Masina - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Masina is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.1 km from Jhalda and around 48.7 km from Purulia. Marumosina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masina is 331366. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.09 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Masina

According to the 2011 Census, Masina village had a total population of 2,724 people, including 1,395 males and 1,329 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.03%, with male literacy at 74.65% and female literacy at 46.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Masina

Masina 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 Masina

Masina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhalida, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Masina is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Masina is about 48.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masina

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

Health Facilities in Masina

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

FAQs about Masina