Masaru - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Masaru is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.9 km from Nutanhat and around 32.8 km from Barddhaman. Nigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masaru is 319152. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.67 hectares and falls under the 713132 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Masaru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Masaru

According to the 2011 Census, Masaru village had a total population of 1,336 people, including 672 males and 664 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.98%, with male literacy at 69.52% and female literacy at 50.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Masaru

Masaru 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 Masaru

Masaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Masaru is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Masaru is about 32.8 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 Masaru

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

Health Facilities in Masaru

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

FAQs about Masaru