Masihabad - Meerganj, Bareilly

Masihabad is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Masihabad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masihabad is 129742. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.05 hectares and falls under the 243504 pincode. Meerganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Masihabad

As per Census 2011, Masihabad village has a total population of 1,009 people, consisting of 542 males and 467 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 348 literate and 661 illiterate residents. Additionally, 567 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,009542467
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1789484
Scheduled Castes (SC)567307260
Literate Population34825791
Illiterate Population661285376

Nearby Villages of Masihabad

Masihabad 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HaldikhurdNorth1.44 km
JamSouth-West1.45 km
DiosasNorth-East1.61 km
ThiriakhurdEast1.76 km
NathpuraNorth-West1.76 km
Banaiya MeerganjNorth2.43 km
BalpuraNorth-West2.76 km
Labhera Durga PrasadWest2.94 km
HurhuriEast3.11 km
TilmasSouth-East3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Masihabad

Masihabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagaria Sadat, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meerganj to Masihabad is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Masihabad is about 38 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 Masihabad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Masihabad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Masihabad

Where is Masihabad located?

Masihabad village is located in Meerganj Tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Masihabad?

Masihabad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Masihabad?

The pincode of Masihabad is 243504.

What is the population of Masihabad?

Masihabad has a total population of 1,009, including 542 males and 467 females.

How many households are there in Masihabad?

There are 174 households in Masihabad.

What is the literacy rate in Masihabad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masihabad is 34.49%. Male literacy is 47.42% and female literacy is 19.49%.