Mashunda - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Mashunda is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 34.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nawpara Masunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mashunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mashunda is 322011. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.33 hectares and falls under the 741255 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mashunda

According to the 2011 Census, Mashunda village had a total population of 1,304 people, including 679 males and 625 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.21%, with male literacy at 73.89% and female literacy at 62.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 877.

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

Nearby Villages of Mashunda

Mashunda 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 Mashunda

Mashunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Habibpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Mashunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Mashunda is about 34.6 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 Mashunda

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

Health Facilities in Mashunda

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

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