Masuria - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Masuria is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 36.4 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masuria is 324669. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.94 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Masuria

As per Census 2011, Masuria village has a total population of 530 people, consisting of 271 males and 259 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 390 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masuria

Masuria 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 Masuria

Masuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Masuria is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Masuria is about 36.4 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 Masuria

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

Health Facilities in Masuria

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

FAQs about Masuria