Masure - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Masure is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Marde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masure village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masure is 566573. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.29 hectares and falls under the 416608 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Masure village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Masure

According to the 2011 Census, Masure village had a total population of 705 people, including 340 males and 365 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.18%, with male literacy at 96.20% and female literacy at 90.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Masure

Masure is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Masure

Public transport in the Masure is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Masure is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Masure is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masure

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Masure village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Masure

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Masure village are given below:

FAQs about Masure