Masal Population, Caste, Working Data Bhandara, Maharashtra - Census 2011
Masal is a village situated in Lakhandur taluka of Bhandara district in Maharashtra. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 797 families residing in the village Masal. The total population of Masal is 3,266 out of which 1,626 are males and 1,640 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Masal is 1,009.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Masal village is 336 which is 10% of the total population. There are 171 male children and 165 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Masal is 965 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,009) of Masal village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masal is 78.8%. Thus Masal village has a higher literacy rate compared to 75% of Bhandara district. The male literacy rate is 84.12% and the female literacy rate is 73.56% in Masal village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Masal village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Masal Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Masal village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 336 | 171 | 165 |
| Literacy | 78.81% | 84.12% | 73.56% |
| Scheduled Caste | 593 | 294 | 299 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Illiterate | 957 | 402 | 555 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.7% of total population in Masal village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Masal village out of total population, 1,719 were engaged in work activities. 87% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 13% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,719 workers engaged in Main Work, 320 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 893 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,496 | 881 | 615 |
| Cultivators | 320 | 215 | 105 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 893 | 436 | 457 |
| Household Industries | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Workers | 273 | 225 | 48 |
| Marginal Workers | 223 | 74 | 149 |
| Non Working | 1,547 | 671 | 876 |
Map of Masal, Bhandara, Maharashtra
Nearby Villages to Masal, Lakhandur
Below are the list of villages near Masal village in Lakhandur.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Khairi | 625 |
| Ghartoda | 560 |
| Kinhi | 709 |
| Dholsar | 1,389 |
| Gunjepar | 937 |
| Sarandi Bk. | 3,180 |
| Bothali | 1,533 |
| Mandhal | 2,783 |
| Parsodi | 394 |
| Opara | 1,643 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Masal, Bhandara, Maharashtra - Wikipedia