Indian Village Directory

Masan Dhab Village

Masan Dhab is an inhabited village in Bairia Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217376, the Census 2011 record lists 2,056 people in 342 households and the reported area is 1,349.6 hectares. The local references include Surajpur Gram Panchayat, Bairia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bettiah at about 20 km.

In short:

Masan Dhab is a village in Bairia Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217376 and 2,056 people in 342 households.

Village Code217376
Population2,056
Households342
Area1,349.6 hectares
Nearest TownBettiah

Detailed village profile

Masan Dhab at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,056 people, 1,349.6 hectares of reported area and Bettiah as the nearest town reference for Masan Dhab, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Bairia
CD Block Bairia
Gram Panchayat Surajpur
  • Masan Dhab falls under Bairia Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217376.
  • The record lists 2,056 people living in 342 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,349.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bettiah.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Masan Dhab
Census Village Code
217376
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bairia
Sub-district Census Code
01029
CD Block
Bairia
Gram Panchayat
Surajpur
Households
342
Population
2,056
Male Population
1,088
Female Population
968
Sex Ratio
889.71
Area
1,349.6 hectares
Area
13.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 152.34 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.01 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.39% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 40% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Masan Dhab in the official administrative record. Census village code 217376, Surajpur Gram Panchayat and Bairia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01029
Village Census Code
217376
CD Block Code
0017
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Bairia
Gram Panchayat Name
Surajpur

Location and Distance

Bettiah is the nearest town listed for Masan Dhab, about 20 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bairia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bettiah
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
1,349.6 hectares
Area
13.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,056 people in 342 households, with 1,088 male residents and 968 female residents. The average household size is 6.01, and SC share is 0.39% and ST share is 0% for Masan Dhab. Population density works out to about 152.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
342
Total Population
2,056
Male Population
1,088
Female Population
968
Sex Ratio
889.71
Average Household Size
6.01
SC Population
8
SC Male Population
6
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
0.39
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Masan Dhab include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
187.91 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
111.56 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Masan Dhab.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Masan Dhab show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 508.05 hectares and irrigated land is 203.22 hectares (40% 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
292.1
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
189.87 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
82.49 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
89.18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
508.05
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
304.83 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
203.22
Canals Area In Hectares
91.66 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Masan Dhab village located?

Masan Dhab is in Bairia Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Masan Dhab village in?

Masan Dhab village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Masan Dhab village in?

Masan Dhab village is in Bihar.

Which block is Masan Dhab under?

Masan Dhab comes under Bairia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Masan Dhab?

The Census village code of Masan Dhab is 217376.

Which Gram Panchayat is Masan Dhab under?

Masan Dhab is listed under Surajpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bairia.

What is the population of Masan Dhab village?

The village record lists 2,056 people and 342 households for Masan Dhab.

How many households are in Masan Dhab village?

The village record lists 342 households for Masan Dhab.

What is the male and female population of Masan Dhab?

The record lists 1,088 male residents and 968 female residents for Masan Dhab.

What is the sex ratio of Masan Dhab village?

The sex ratio of Masan Dhab is 889.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Masan Dhab village?

The reported geographical area of Masan Dhab is 1,349.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Masan Dhab village?

The approximate population density of Masan Dhab is 152.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Masan Dhab?

The nearest town listed for Masan Dhab is Bettiah, about 20 km away.

How far is Masan Dhab from the district headquarters?

Masan Dhab is about 20 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Masan Dhab from the sub-district headquarters?

Masan Dhab is about 10 km from Bairia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Masan Dhab?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Masan Dhab.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Masan Dhab?

For Masan Dhab, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 508.05 hectares and irrigated land is 203.22 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Masan Dhab.

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.