Mason - Nainbag, Tehri Garhwal

Mason is a village situated in the Nainbag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 92 km from Dhanaulti and around 124 km from New Tehri. Mason village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mason is 044118. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.91 hectares and falls under the 249186 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Mason

According to the 2011 Census, Mason village had a total population of 195 people, including 94 males and 101 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.30%, with male literacy at 76.19% and female literacy at 43.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Mason

Mason 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 Mason

Public transport in the Mason is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Mason is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Mason is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mason

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

Health Facilities in Mason

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

FAQs about Mason