Masdanga - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Masdanga is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Manteswar. Mamudpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masdanga is 319690. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.43 hectares and falls under the 713145 pincode. Barddhaman is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Masdanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purbasthali Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Masdanga

As per Census 2011, Masdanga village has a total population of 1,423 people, consisting of 719 males and 704 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 858 literate and 565 illiterate residents. Additionally, 347 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Masdanga are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,423719704
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19595100
Scheduled Castes (SC)347173174
Literate Population858453405
Illiterate Population565266299

Nearby Villages of Masdanga

Masdanga 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UttardihiWest0.93 km
BrahmapurSouth1.38 km
RautgramSouth-East1.55 km
DwariNorth-East1.72 km
KaigramSouth-West1.89 km
Chak BrahmapurWest2.14 km
MathuraEast2.16 km
Bara KalmiNorth2.49 km
PutsuriNorth-West2.76 km
NutangramNorth-East2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Masdanga

Masdanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Purbasthali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barddhaman to Masdanga is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masdanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Masdanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Masdanga

Where is Masdanga located?

Masdanga village is located in Manteswar Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Masdanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Masdanga is Mamudpur-ii.

What is the pincode of Masdanga?

The pincode of Masdanga is 713145.

What is the population of Masdanga?

Masdanga has a total population of 1,423, including 719 males and 704 females.

How many households are there in Masdanga?

There are 311 households in Masdanga.

What is the literacy rate in Masdanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masdanga is 60.30%. Male literacy is 63.00% and female literacy is 57.53%.