Masada

Masada is a village located in Singla tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Singla (tehsildar office) and 44km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Irda is the gram panchayat of Masada village.

Here you can discover what makes Masada unique in its vibrant Singla-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Masada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Masada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Masada is 392152. The village spans a total geographical area of 78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756081. Jaleswar is nearest town to Masada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Masada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Masada

Population of Masada

According to the 2011 Census, Masada has a total population of about 725, with approximately 352 males and 373 females. The sex ratio is around 1059 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 95 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 18 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 129. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.17%, with male literacy at about 62.78% and female literacy near 55.76%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Masada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Masada

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

Nearby Villages of Masada

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Masada