Masighat

Masighat is a village located in Baghmara subdivision of South Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Baghmara (tehsildar office) and 8km away from district headquarter Baghmara.

Masighat has its own place in the vibrant South Garo Hills region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Masighat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Masighat is 276148. Baghmara is nearest town to Masighat village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Masighat

Below is a concise population overview of Masighat as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 447 203 244
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 96 30 66
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 438 199 239
Literate Population 246 128 118
Illiterate Population 201 75 126

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Masighat village:

  • The total population of Masighat village is around 447, including approximately 203 males and 244 females, with a sex ratio of 1201 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 96 children aged 0–6 years in Masighat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Masighat village has 438 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Masighat village is about 55.03%, with male literacy at 63.05% and female literacy at 48.36%.
  • There are around 60 households in Masighat village.

Connectivity of Masighat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Masighat. As per the 2011 stats, Masighat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Masighat

Knowing the nearby villages of Masighat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Masighat.

Dabit Songgital Mikpak Balsragittim Agronggre Goka Wakchol Lotnagar Dabigre Songgital Agimpal Nokma Colony Dabit Ampangdamgre Gonganagar Dubagre Jaksongram Songgital

Frequently Asked Questions about Masighat

Where is Masighat located?
Masighat village is situated in Baghmara Subdivision, within the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Masighat?
The pincode of Masighat is 793002, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Masighat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Masighat is 447, with 203 males and 244 females.
How many households are there in Masighat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Masighat village has a total of 60 households.
What is the literacy rate in Masighat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Masighat is 55.03%. The male literacy rate is 63.05%, while the female literacy rate is 48.36%.