Masarangala - Arkalgud, Hassan

Masarangala is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Vijapura Forest serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masarangala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masarangala is 616519. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.7 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Masarangala

As per Census 2011, Masarangala village has a total population of 179 people, consisting of 94 males and 85 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 114 literate and 65 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Masarangala

Masarangala 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 Masarangala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Masarangala. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Masarangala is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Masarangala is about 36 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 Masarangala

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

Health Facilities in Masarangala

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

FAQs about Masarangala