Maskal - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Maskal is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Maskal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maskal is 606137. The village covers a total geographical area of 2577.85 hectares and falls under the 577546 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Hiriyur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maskal

As per Census 2011, Maskal village has a total population of 5,782 people, consisting of 2,943 males and 2,839 females. The village has 1,412 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 571 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,551 literate and 2,231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 814 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maskal are given below:

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Bellenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Maskal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Maskal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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