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Masale is a village located in Murbad tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12 km away from sub-district headquarter Murbad (tehsildar office) and 72 km away from district headquarter Thane. Masale village is also a gram panchayat.

Masale has its own place in the vibrant Thane region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Masale is 553108. The village spans a total geographical area of 1275.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 421401. Kalyan is nearest town to Masale village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away. 

Population of Masale

Below is a concise population overview of Masale as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Particulars                                       Total                                Male                  Female

Total Population                             2,033                                   1,023                       1,010

Child Population (0–6 yrs)                    281                                     152                          129

Scheduled Castes (SC)                         N/A                                  N/A                          N/A

Scheduled Tribes (ST)                           901                                    446                         455

Literate Population                              1,149                                  648                         501

Illiterate Population                              884                                  375                         509

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Masale village:

• The total population of Masale village is around 2,033, including approximately 1,023 males and 1,010 females, with a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males.

• There are about 281 children aged 0–6 years in Masale village, reflecting the young population in the village.

• Masale village has 901 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).

• The literacy rate of Masale village is about 56.52%, with male literacy at 63.34% and female literacy at 49.60%.

• There are around 435 households in Masale village.

Connectivity of Masale

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Masale. As per the 2011 stats, Masale had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type                       Status (in year 2025)

Public Bus Service                            Available within village

Private Bus Service                           Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Railway Station                                  Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Masale

Knowing the nearby villages of Masale helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Masale.

Potgaon, Ghorale,  Kole,  Pasheni

Details of the Gram Panchayat Masale

• Taluka: Murbad

• District: Thane

• Zila Parishad: Thane

• Panchayat Samiti: Murbad

• Administration: The Gram Panchayat is further divided into 3 wards.

• Villages : There is three village & Six Padas under the jurisdiction of the Masale Gram Panchayat 

• Villages : 1. Masale, 2. Vashivali Bhakari, 3. Birwadi

• Padas : 1. Santwadi, Shikarepada, Lawhali, Umbervedhe, Shelshet, Phanaswadi.