Masigaon - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Masigaon is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Talamala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masigaon is 423706. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Masigaon

As per Census 2011, Masigaon village has a total population of 1,140 people, consisting of 559 males and 581 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 537 literate and 603 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Masigaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Masigaon

Masigaon 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 Masigaon

Masigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Masigaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Masigaon is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masigaon

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

Health Facilities in Masigaon

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

FAQs about Masigaon