Masuria

Masuria is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.9km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 36.4km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Bhastara is the gram panchayat of Masuria village.

Here you can discover what makes Masuria unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Masuria’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 Masuria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Masuria is 324669. The village spans a total geographical area of 104.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712123. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Masuria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Masuria 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 Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Masuria

Population of Masuria

According to the 2011 Census, Masuria has a total population of about 530, with approximately 271 males and 259 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 51 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 198 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 59. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.58%, with male literacy at about 78.60% and female literacy near 68.34%. There are around 114 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Masuria's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Masuria

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

Nearby Villages of Masuria

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Masuria