Masur - Rattihalli, Haveri

Masur is a village situated in the Rattihalli taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Hirekerur and around 68 km from Haveri. Masur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masur is 604424. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.01 hectares and falls under the 581210 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Masur

According to the 2011 Census, Masur village had a total population of 10,399 people, including 5,332 males and 5,067 females, living in 2,236 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.17%, with male literacy at 86.68% and female literacy at 73.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 532.

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

Nearby Villages of Masur

Masur 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 Masur

Public transport in the Masur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranibennur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Masur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Masur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masur

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

Health Facilities in Masur

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

FAQs about Masur