Masakpur

Masakpur is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.2km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Masakpur village. As per 2009 stats, Bolla is the gram panchayat of Masakpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Masakpur unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Masakpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Masakpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Masakpur is 311066. The village spans a total geographical area of 68.71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733103. Balurghat is nearest town to Masakpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Masakpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Masakpur

Population of Masakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Masakpur has a total population of about 129, with approximately 63 males and 66 females. The sex ratio is around 1047 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 15 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 127. The overall literacy rate is approximately 29.46%, with male literacy at about 30.16% and female literacy near 28.79%. There are around 34 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Masakpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Masakpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Masakpur. As per the 2011 stats, Masakpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Masakpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Masakpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Masakpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Masakpur