Masinan - Pursura, Hooghly

Masinan is a village situated in the Pursura subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Pursura and around 54.8 km from Chinsura. Pursurah-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masinan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masinan is 324417. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.46 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Masinan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Masinan

According to the 2011 Census, Masinan village had a total population of 3,719 people, including 1,884 males and 1,835 females, living in 872 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.97%, with male literacy at 92.03% and female literacy at 77.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 485, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Masinan

Masinan 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 Masinan

Masinan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Masinan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Masinan is about 54.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masinan

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

Health Facilities in Masinan

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

FAQs about Masinan