Masanibandha - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Masanibandha is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Balsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masanibandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masanibandha is 422361. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Masanibandha

As per Census 2011, Masanibandha village has a total population of 1,212 people, consisting of 593 males and 619 females. The village has 335 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 711 literate and 501 illiterate residents. Additionally, 224 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masanibandha

Masanibandha 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 Masanibandha

Masanibandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Masanibandha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Masanibandha is about 45 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 Masanibandha

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

Health Facilities in Masanibandha

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

FAQs about Masanibandha