Masihal - Devadurga, Raichur

Masihal is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Hirebudur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masihal is 600647. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.71 hectares and falls under the 584126 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Masihal 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 Masihal

According to the 2011 Census, Masihal village had a total population of 671 people, including 318 males and 353 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.20%, with male literacy at 41.24% and female literacy at 16.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Masihal

Masihal 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 Masihal

Masihal 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 Chegunta, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Masihal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Masihal is about 40 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 Masihal

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

Health Facilities in Masihal

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

FAQs about Masihal