Masakani - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Masakani is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Marsaghai and around 40 km from Kendrapara . Jadupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masakani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masakani is 396932. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 754213 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Masakani

As per Census 2011, Masakani village has a total population of 933 people, consisting of 472 males and 461 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 749 literate and 184 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Masakani

Masakani 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 Masakani

Masakani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Masakani is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Masakani is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masakani

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

Health Facilities in Masakani

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

FAQs about Masakani