Masarhi - Handia, Prayagraj

Masarhi is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Handia and around 47 km from Allahabad. Masarhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masarhi is 162723. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.08 hectares and falls under the 221508 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 251 km away.

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

Population of Masarhi

As per Census 2011, Masarhi village has a total population of 4,539 people, consisting of 2,407 males and 2,132 females. The village has 675 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 746 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,548 literate and 1,991 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,368 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masarhi

Masarhi 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 Masarhi

Masarhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Handia Khas, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Masarhi is about 251 km, with a usual travel time of around ~7.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Masarhi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masarhi

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

Health Facilities in Masarhi

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

FAQs about Masarhi