Masara - Chakdah, Nadia

Masara is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 43.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tatla-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masara is 322176. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.93 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Masara

According to the 2011 Census, Masara village had a total population of 2,811 people, including 1,490 males and 1,321 females, living in 638 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.84%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 71.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,637, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 421.

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

Nearby Villages of Masara

Masara 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 Masara

Masara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Masara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Masara is about 43.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masara

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

Health Facilities in Masara

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

FAQs about Masara