Masuri - Nandapur, Koraput

Masuri is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Padua and around 66 km from Koraput. Badel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masuri is 429639. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Masuri

According to the 2011 Census, Masuri village had a total population of 183 people, including 78 males and 105 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,346 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.06%, with male literacy at 57.97% and female literacy at 26.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Masuri

Masuri 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 Masuri

Public transport in the Masuri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Masuri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Masuri is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masuri

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

Health Facilities in Masuri

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

FAQs about Masuri