Masaur - Syalde, Almora

Masaur is a village situated in the Syalde tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Bhikiyasain and around 144 km from Almora. Basai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masaur is 051568. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.74 hectares and falls under the 263661 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 91 km away.

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

Population of Masaur

According to the 2011 Census, Masaur village had a total population of 67 people, including 30 males and 37 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 1,233 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.93%, with male literacy at 91.30% and female literacy at 58.82%.

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

Nearby Villages of Masaur

Masaur 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 Masaur

Public transport in the Masaur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Masaur is about 91 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Masaur is about 144 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masaur

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

Health Facilities in Masaur

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

FAQs about Masaur