Masarkal - Devadurga, Raichur

Masarkal is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Masarkal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masarkal is 600632. The village covers a total geographical area of 3344.95 hectares and falls under the 584126 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Masarkal

According to the 2011 Census, Masarkal village had a total population of 5,917 people, including 2,935 males and 2,982 females, living in 982 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.23%, with male literacy at 63.80% and female literacy at 44.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 685.

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

Nearby Villages of Masarkal

Masarkal 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 Masarkal

Masarkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chegunta, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Masarkal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Masarkal is about 48 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 Masarkal

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

Health Facilities in Masarkal

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

FAQs about Masarkal