Indian Village Directory

Masia Village

Masia is an inhabited village in Bind Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244431, the Census 2011 record lists 1,857 people in 315 households and the reported area is 271 hectares. The local references include Utarthu Gram Panchayat, Bind CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 25 km.

Open full page

Quick answer: Masia is a village in Bind Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244431 and 1,857 people in 315 households.
Village Code244431
Population1,857
Households315
Area271 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif

Key Village Facts

Village
Masia
Census Village Code
244431
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bind
Sub-district Census Code
01383
CD Block
Bind
Gram Panchayat
Utarthu
Households
315
Population
1,857
Male Population
891
Female Population
966
Sex Ratio
1,084.18
Area
271 hectares
Area
2.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Masia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,857 people, 271 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Masia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNalanda
BlockBind
CD BlockBind
Gram PanchayatUtarthu
  • Masia falls under Bind Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244431.
  • The record lists 1,857 people living in 315 households.
  • The reported village area is 271 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Biharsharif.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.

  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.

Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density685.24 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share52.5%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Masia in the official administrative record. Census village code 244431, Utarthu Gram Panchayat and Bind CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01383
Village Census Code
244431
CD Block Code
0371
Gram Panchayat Code
7
CD Block Name
Bind
Gram Panchayat Name
Utarthu

Location and Distance

Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Masia, about 25 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bind
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Biharsharif
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
271 hectares
Area
2.71 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,857 people in 315 households, with 891 male residents and 966 female residents. The average household size is 5.9, and SC share is 52.5% and ST share is 0% for Masia. Population density works out to about 685.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
315
Total Population
1,857
Male Population
891
Female Population
966
Sex Ratio
1,084.18
Average Household Size
5.9
SC Population
975
SC Male Population
464
SC Female Population
511
SC Population Share
52.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Masia list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Masia include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
236.44 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Masia include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Masia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Masia is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Masia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 236.44 hectares and irrigated land is 236.44 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
34.56
Net Area Sown In Hectares
236.44
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
236.44

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Open the full page for map preview controls, or use the map links below for a general location check.

Open in OpenStreetMapSearch on Google MapsSearch on OpenStreetMap

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Masia

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 803107 Nalanda Bind Bind Bind Via Asthawan Bind, Nalanda, Bihar, 803107

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Masia village located?

Masia is in Bind Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Masia village in?

Masia village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Masia village in?

Masia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Masia under?

Masia comes under Bind Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Masia?

The Census village code of Masia is 244431.

Which Gram Panchayat is Masia under?

Masia is listed under Utarthu Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bind.

What is the population of Masia village?

The village record lists 1,857 people and 315 households for Masia.

How many households are in Masia village?

The village record lists 315 households for Masia.

What is the male and female population of Masia?

The record lists 891 male residents and 966 female residents for Masia.

What is the sex ratio of Masia village?

The sex ratio of Masia is 1,084.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Masia village?

The reported geographical area of Masia is 271 hectares.

What is the population density of Masia village?

The approximate population density of Masia is 685.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Masia?

The nearest town listed for Masia is Biharsharif, about 25 km away.

How far is Masia from the district headquarters?

Masia is about 25 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Masia from the sub-district headquarters?

Masia is about 15 km from Bind, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Masia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Masia.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Masia?

For Masia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 236.44 hectares and irrigated land is 236.44 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Masia?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Masia. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.