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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Masjidiya village has a total population of 2,034 people, consisting of 1,007 males and 1,027 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 380 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 963 literate and 1,071 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0341,0071,027
Child Population (0–6 yrs)380193187
Scheduled Castes (SC)241121120
Literate Population963583380
Illiterate Population1,071424647

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sukh DaharEast1.31 km
JamhiriyaNorth-West1.60 km
PipariNorth1.62 km
BangwaSouth-West1.88 km
Akadanga Bhavpur GrantEast1.89 km
KaraundaWest1.91 km
TaniyaSouth-East2.04 km
Khetwal MishraSouth2.16 km
Sirasiya MisraNorth-West2.28 km
JajargathiyaEast2.57 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Masjidiya

Where is Masjidiya located?

Masjidiya village is located in Shohratgarh Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Masjidiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Masjidiya is Masajidiya.

What is the pincode of Masjidiya?

The pincode of Masjidiya is 272205.

What is the population of Masjidiya?

Masjidiya has a total population of 2,034, including 1,007 males and 1,027 females.

How many households are there in Masjidiya?

There are 354 households in Masjidiya.

What is the literacy rate in Masjidiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masjidiya is 47.35%. Male literacy is 57.89% and female literacy is 37.00%.