Indian Village Directory

Masania Village

Masania is an inhabited village in Kathikund Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370631, the Census 2011 record lists 317 people in 68 households and the reported area is 224 hectares. The local references include Jhikra Gram Panchayat, Kathikund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 48 km.

In short:

Masania is a village in Kathikund Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 370631 and 317 people in 68 households.

Village Code370631
Population317
Households68
Area224 hectares
Nearest TownDumka

Detailed village profile

Masania at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 317 people, 224 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Masania, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dumka
Sub-district Kathikund
CD Block Kathikund
Gram Panchayat JHIKRA
  • Masania falls under Kathikund Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 370631.
  • The record lists 317 people living in 68 households.
  • The reported village area is 224 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Masania
Census Village Code
370631
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kathikund
Sub-district Census Code
02670
CD Block
Kathikund
Gram Panchayat
Jhikra
Households
68
Population
317
Male Population
157
Female Population
160
Sex Ratio
1,019.11
Area
224 hectares
Area
2.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814103
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 141.52 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.66 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 61.51% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 32.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Masania in the official administrative record. Census village code 370631, Jhikra Gram Panchayat and Kathikund CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02670
Village Census Code
370631
CD Block Code
0176
CD Block Name
Kathikund
Gram Panchayat Name
Jhikra

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Masania, about 48 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kathikund
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
48 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
360 km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
224 hectares
Area
2.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 317 people in 68 households, with 157 male residents and 160 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 61.51% for Masania. Population density works out to about 141.52 people per sq km.

Total Households
68
Total Population
317
Male Population
157
Female Population
160
Sex Ratio
1,019.11
Average Household Size
4.66
ST Population
195
ST Male Population
96
ST Female Population
99
ST Population Share
61.51
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Masania list 1 government 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Masania. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.96 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.96 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Masania include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Masania show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 51.66 hectares and irrigated land is 16.76 hectares (32.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
86.46 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
22.89 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.03 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.25 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
21.36 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
51.66
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.76
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
7.8 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
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.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Masania

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 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 PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
CRM 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 CRM 814103 Dumka Kathikund Bara Kathikund Kathikund Kathikund, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814103

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 Masania village located?

Masania is in Kathikund Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Masania village in?

Masania village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Masania village in?

Masania village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Masania under?

Masania comes under Kathikund Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Masania?

The Census village code of Masania is 370631.

Which Gram Panchayat is Masania under?

Masania is listed under JHIKRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kathikund.

What is the population of Masania village?

The village record lists 317 people and 68 households for Masania.

How many households are in Masania village?

The village record lists 68 households for Masania.

What is the male and female population of Masania?

The record lists 157 male residents and 160 female residents for Masania.

What is the sex ratio of Masania village?

The sex ratio of Masania is 1,019.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Masania village?

The reported geographical area of Masania is 224 hectares.

What is the population density of Masania village?

The approximate population density of Masania is 141.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Masania?

The nearest town listed for Masania is Dumka, about 48 km away.

How far is Masania from the district headquarters?

Masania is about 48 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Masania from the sub-district headquarters?

Masania is about 20 km from Kathikund, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Masania?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Masania.

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

For Masania, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 51.66 hectares and irrigated land is 16.76 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Masania. 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.