Masina - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Masina is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Kamharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masina is 177126. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.36 hectares and falls under the 272152 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Masina

As per Census 2011, Masina village has a total population of 633 people, consisting of 321 males and 312 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 420 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population633321312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045747
Literate Population21314865
Illiterate Population420173247

Nearby Villages of Masina

Masina 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)
ArkhauliSouth-East0.67 km
AhirauliEast0.73 km
Gorwa PakarWest1.08 km
KhutahanaNorth-West1.19 km
CharthariSouth1.26 km
Mugdar KhurdNorth-East1.31 km
ChichrhaSouth-East1.47 km
GopalpurNorth-West1.64 km
DadupokharEast1.73 km
SusauliSouth-West1.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Masina

Masina is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Masina is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Masina is about 31 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 Masina

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

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

Health Facilities in Masina

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Masina 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Masina

Where is Masina located?

Masina village is located in Bansi Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Masina?

The Gram Panchayat of Masina is Kamharia.

What is the pincode of Masina?

The pincode of Masina is 272152.

What is the population of Masina?

Masina has a total population of 633, including 321 males and 312 females.

How many households are there in Masina?

There are 98 households in Masina.

What is the literacy rate in Masina?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masina is 33.65%. Male literacy is 46.11% and female literacy is 20.83%.