Masiara - Bagnan - I, Howrah

Masiara is a village situated in the Bagnan - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from Bagnan and around 45.3 km from Howrah. Sabsit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masiara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masiara is 333034. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.6 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Masiara

As per Census 2011, Masiara village has a total population of 1,735 people, consisting of 913 males and 822 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,246 literate and 489 illiterate residents. Additionally, 788 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masiara

Masiara 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 Masiara

Public transport in the Masiara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoraghata, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Masiara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Masiara is about 45.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masiara

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

Health Facilities in Masiara

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

FAQs about Masiara