Masgawan - Maudaha, Hamirpur

Masgawan is a village situated in the Maudaha tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maudaha and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Masgawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masgawan is 154227. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.18 hectares and falls under the 210507 pincode. Hamirpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Masgawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hamirpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Masgawan

According to the 2011 Census, Masgawan village had a total population of 964 people, including 496 males and 468 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.87%, with male literacy at 72.15% and female literacy at 56.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Masgawan

Masgawan 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 Masgawan

Masgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ragaul, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hamirpur to Masgawan is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Masgawan is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masgawan

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

Health Facilities in Masgawan

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

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