Indian Village Directory

Massar Village

Massar is an inhabited village in Pynursla Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 278914 and the Census 2011 record lists 323 people in 60 households. The local references include Pynursla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shillong at about 42 km.

In short:

Massar is a village in Pynursla Sub-district, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 278914 and 323 people in 60 households.

Village Code278914
Population323
Households60

Detailed village profile

Massar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 323 people and Shillong as the nearest town reference for Massar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District East Khasi Hills
Sub-district Pynursla
CD Block Pynursla
  • Massar falls under Pynursla Sub-district in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 278914.
  • The record lists 323 people living in 60 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Shillong.
  • 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

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  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
  • 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.
  • The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.

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 Village Facts

Village
Massar
Census Village Code
278914
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
East Khasi Hills
District Census Code
298
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pynursla
Sub-district Census Code
01995
CD Block
Pynursla
Households
60
Population
323
Male Population
163
Female Population
160
Sex Ratio
981.6
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793110
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.

Average Household Size 5.38 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 99.69% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Massar in the official administrative record. Census village code 278914 and Pynursla CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
298
Sub-district Census Code
01995
Village Census Code
278914
CD Block Code
0034
CD Block Name
Pynursla

Location and Distance

Shillong is the nearest town listed for Massar, about 42 km away. Shillong is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pynursla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Shillong
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shillong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
42 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 323 people in 60 households, with 163 male residents and 160 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.69% for Massar.

Total Households
60
Total Population
323
Male Population
163
Female Population
160
Sex Ratio
981.6
Average Household Size
5.38
ST Population
322
ST Male Population
163
ST Female Population
159
ST Population Share
99.69
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Massar list 2 government primary schools, 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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
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
2
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 Massar include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Massar include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Massar 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
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Massar is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 14 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Massar show that reported agricultural commodities include Millet and Ginger. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Millet
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ginger

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.

You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Massar

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
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
ATM 1 25%
CRM 2 50%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 25%
Megalaya Rural Bank 1 25%

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 793110 East Khasi Hills Pynursla Pynursla Meghalaya Pynursla, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793110
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 793110 East Khasi Hills Pynursla Pynursla Nengate, Pynursla Pynursla, Dist-East Khasi Hills, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793110
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 793110 East Khasi Hills Pynursla Pynursla Pynursla Pynursla, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793110
State Bank of India CRM 793110 East Khasi Hills Pynursla Pynursla Meghalaya Pynursla, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793110

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 Massar village located?

Massar is in Pynursla Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Massar village in?

Massar village is in East Khasi Hills district.

Which state is Massar village in?

Massar village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Massar under?

Massar comes under Pynursla Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Massar?

The Census village code of Massar is 278914.

What is the population of Massar village?

The village record lists 323 people and 60 households for Massar.

How many households are in Massar village?

The village record lists 60 households for Massar.

What is the male and female population of Massar?

The record lists 163 male residents and 160 female residents for Massar.

What is the sex ratio of Massar village?

The sex ratio of Massar is 981.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Massar village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Massar, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Massar?

The nearest town listed for Massar is Shillong, about 42 km away.

How far is Massar from the district headquarters?

Massar is about 42 km from Shillong, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Massar from the sub-district headquarters?

Massar is about 25 km from Pynursla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Massar?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Massar.

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

For Massar, reported agricultural commodities include Millet and Ginger.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Massar. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Massar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Massar.

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.