Masina - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Masina is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Karuanjhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masina is 420749. The village covers a total geographical area of 378 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Masina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patnagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Masina

According to the 2011 Census, Masina village had a total population of 730 people, including 351 males and 379 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.13%, with male literacy at 51.15% and female literacy at 25.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 472.

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

Nearby Villages of Masina

Masina 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 Masina

Masina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Masina is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Masina is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masina

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

Health Facilities in Masina

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

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