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.

Here you can discover what makes Mashina unique in its vibrant Salbani-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Mashina’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 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.

Google Map of Mashina

Population of Mashina

According to the 2011 Census, Mashina has a total population of about 713, with approximately 353 males and 360 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 76 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 517 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 107. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.11%, with male literacy at about 78.19% and female literacy near 64.17%. There are around 153 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mashina's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mashina