Masure - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Masure is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Chaukul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masure village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masure is 566870. The village covers a total geographical area of 2912 hectares and falls under the 416550 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Sawantwadi 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 595 people, including 271 males and 324 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,196 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.79%, with male literacy at 64.83% and female literacy at 53.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Masure is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madure, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Masure is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Masure is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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