Masot - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Masot is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bhasot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masot is 201218. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.94 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Masot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Masot

According to the 2011 Census, Masot village had a total population of 2,245 people, including 1,059 males and 1,186 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.31%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 59.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 759.

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

Nearby Villages of Masot

Masot 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 Masot

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Masot. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Masot is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masot

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

Health Facilities in Masot

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

FAQs about Masot