Masid Kismat - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Masid Kismat is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 99.5 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Ramganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masid Kismat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masid Kismat is 308954. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.68 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Masid Kismat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Masid Kismat

According to the 2011 Census, Masid Kismat village had a total population of 2,660 people, including 1,374 males and 1,286 females, living in 480 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.08%, with male literacy at 46.62% and female literacy at 32.61%.

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

Nearby Villages of Masid Kismat

Masid Kismat 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 Masid Kismat

Public transport in the Masid Kismat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Masid Kismat is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Masid Kismat is about 99.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masid Kismat

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

Health Facilities in Masid Kismat

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

FAQs about Masid Kismat