Masitan

Masitan is a village located in Moga tehsil of Moga district in Punjab, India. It is situated 18km away from Moga, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Masitan village. As per 2009 stats, Pritam Nagar is the gram panchayat of Masitan village.

Here you can discover what makes Masitan unique in its vibrant Moga region. You’ll see Masitan’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 Masitan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Masitan is 034159. The village spans a total geographical area of 828 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 142042. Dharamkot is nearest town to Masitan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Masitan 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 Dharamkot Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Masitan

Population of Masitan

According to the 2011 Census, Masitan has a total population of about 2,816, with approximately 1,503 males and 1,313 females. The sex ratio is around 873 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 328 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,661 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.26%, with male literacy at about 58.95% and female literacy near 51.03%. There are around 417 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Masitan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Masitan

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

Nearby Villages of Masitan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Masitan