Masjidiya - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Masjidiya is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Masajidiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masjidiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masjidiya is 176177. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.43 hectares and falls under the 272205 pincode. Pakdri Bazar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Masjidiya 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 Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Masjidiya

According to the 2011 Census, Masjidiya village had a total population of 2,034 people, including 1,007 males and 1,027 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.22%, with male literacy at 71.62% and female literacy at 45.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Masjidiya

Masjidiya 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 Masjidiya

Masjidiya 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 Shohratgarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakdri Bazar to Masjidiya is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Masjidiya is about 30 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 Masjidiya

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

Health Facilities in Masjidiya

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

FAQs about Masjidiya