Maskal - Aurad, Bidar

Maskal is a village situated in the Aurad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aurad and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Santpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maskal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maskal is 600032. The village covers a total geographical area of 1485.92 hectares and falls under the 585436 pincode. Aurad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Maskal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aurad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maskal

According to the 2011 Census, Maskal village had a total population of 2,123 people, including 1,099 males and 1,024 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.18%, with male literacy at 73.94% and female literacy at 60.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 732, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Maskal

Maskal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Maskal

Maskal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hirehali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurad to Maskal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Maskal is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maskal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Maskal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Maskal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maskal village are given below:

FAQs about Maskal