Masankatti - Hangal, Haveri

Masankatti is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Masanakatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masankatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masankatti is 604047. The village covers a total geographical area of 730.89 hectares and falls under the 581199 pincode. Bankapura is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Masankatti

According to the 2011 Census, Masankatti village had a total population of 3,218 people, including 1,680 males and 1,538 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.81%, with male literacy at 84.14% and female literacy at 73.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Masankatti

Masankatti 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 Masankatti

Masankatti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalsur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Masankatti

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

FAQs about Masankatti