Masthi - Malur, Kolar

Masthi is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Masthi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masthi is 622340. The village covers a total geographical area of 775.42 hectares and falls under the 563139 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Masthi

As per Census 2011, Masthi village has a total population of 7,345 people, consisting of 3,823 males and 3,522 females. The village has 1,619 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 958 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,799 literate and 2,546 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,388 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 295 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masthi

Masthi 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 Masthi

Masthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Masthi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Masthi 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 Masthi

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

Health Facilities in Masthi

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

FAQs about Masthi