Masauta - Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr

Masauta is a village situated in the Sikandrabad tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandrabad and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahar. Masauta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masauta is 120522. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.54 hectares and falls under the 203202 pincode. Sikandrabad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Masauta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Masauta

As per Census 2011, Masauta village has a total population of 1,855 people, consisting of 967 males and 888 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 282 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,193 literate and 662 illiterate residents. Additionally, 639 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,855967888
Child Population (0–6 yrs)282146136
Scheduled Castes (SC)639336303
Literate Population1,193749444
Illiterate Population662218444

Nearby Villages of Masauta

Masauta 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)
BhonkheraSouth-East1.67 km
DeotaWest1.87 km
Mahtab NagarNorth-East1.89 km
Nagala ChitiNorth-West1.91 km
MalhpurNorth-East2.05 km
ChitiNorth-West2.07 km
Mahepa JagirSouth2.44 km
JauliEast2.62 km
NijampurNorth2.75 km
AstauliSouth-West3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Masauta

Masauta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dankaur, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Sikandrabad to Masauta is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahar to Masauta is about 29 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 Masauta

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

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

Health Facilities in Masauta

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

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

FAQs about Masauta

Where is Masauta located?

Masauta village is located in Sikandrabad Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Masauta?

Masauta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Masauta?

The pincode of Masauta is 203202.

What is the population of Masauta?

Masauta has a total population of 1,855, including 967 males and 888 females.

How many households are there in Masauta?

There are 273 households in Masauta.

What is the literacy rate in Masauta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masauta is 64.31%. Male literacy is 77.46% and female literacy is 50.00%.