Masthi

Masthi is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.[1][2] It is located in the Malur taluk of Kolar district in Karnataka.

Masthi
village
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictKolar
TalukasMalur
Population
 (2001)
 • Total6,409
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Masthi had a population of 6,409 with 3,276 males and 3,133 females.[1]

History

Although early history is unknown, it is known that this place was ruled by "polygars" (pah-leh-gara) (petty chieftains) until a new system of governance was introduced after English entry into Mysore. Masthi had a significant Brahmin population in mid 1900s but not many remain to this day. Masthi Venkatesha Iyengar, a Kannada writer, is from Masthi.

See also
  • Kolar
  • Districts of Karnataka

References
  1. Village code= 1945100 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  2. "Yahoomaps India :". Archived from the original on 18 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008. Masthi, Kolar, Karnataka


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