Masidkhas

Masidkhas is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.9km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 98.3km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Ramganj I is the gram panchayat of Masidkhas village.

Here you can discover what makes Masidkhas unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Masidkhas’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 Masidkhas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Masidkhas is 308969. The village spans a total geographical area of 480.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733207. Islampur is nearest town to Masidkhas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Masidkhas 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 Islampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Masidkhas

Population of Masidkhas

According to the 2011 Census, Masidkhas has a total population of about 2,808, with approximately 1,457 males and 1,351 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 502 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 719 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 72. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.27%, with male literacy at about 51.41% and female literacy near 36.57%. There are around 547 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Masidkhas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Masidkhas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Masidkhas. As per the 2011 stats, Masidkhas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Masidkhas

Knowing the nearby villages of Masidkhas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Masidkhas.

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