Masras - Nainbag, Tehri Garhwal

Masras is a village situated in the Nainbag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 98 km from Dhanaulti and around 130 km from New Tehri. Masras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masras is 044123. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.52 hectares and falls under the 249186 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Masras 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 Masras

As per Census 2011, Masras village has a total population of 184 people, consisting of 92 males and 92 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 116 literate and 68 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masras

Masras 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 Masras

Masras is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Masras is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Masras is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masras

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

Health Facilities in Masras

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

FAQs about Masras