Mashina

Mashina is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.8km away from sub-district headquarter Salbani. Midnapur is the district headquarter of Mashina village. As per 2009 stats, Lalgeria is the gram panchayat of Mashina village.

Mashina has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Mashina

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mashina is 338703. The village spans a total geographical area of 142.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721147. Medinipur is nearest town to Mashina village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 39km away.

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

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Population of Mashina

Below is a concise population overview of Mashina as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Mashina village:

• The total population of Mashina village is around 713, including approximately 353 males and 360 females, with a sex ratio of 1019 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 76 children aged 0–6 years in Mashina village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Mashina village has 517 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 107 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Mashina village is about 71.11%, with male literacy at 78.19% and female literacy at 64.17%.
• There are around 153 households in Mashina village.

Connectivity of Mashina

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

Nearby Villages of Mashina

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

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