Masakani

Block / Taluka Hosanagara
District Shimoga
State Karnataka

About Masakani

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Masakani village is 607958. Masakani village is located in Hosanagara taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 49km away from sub-district headquarter Hosanagara (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Belluru is the gram panchayat of Masakani village.

The total geographical area of village is 1011.65 hectares. Masakani has a total population of 457 peoples, out of which male population is 237 while female population is 220. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 928 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of masakani village is 61.93% out of which 64.56% males and 59.09% females are literate. There are about 93 houses in masakani village. Pincode of masakani village locality is 577426.

When it comes to administration, Masakani village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Masakani village comes under Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency. Hosanagara is nearest town to masakani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 49km away.

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Population of Masakani

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 457 237 220
Literate Population 283 153 130
Illiterate Population 174 84 90

Connectivity of Masakani

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Masakani

Frequently Asked Questions about Masakani

Where is Masakani located?

Masakani village is situated in Hosanagara Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Masakani?

The Gram Panchayat of Masakani is Belluru (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Masakani?

The pincode of Masakani is 577426, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Masakani as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Masakani is 457, with 237 males and 220 females.

How many households are there in Masakani as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Masakani village has a total of 93 households.

What is the literacy rate in Masakani as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Masakani is 61.93%. The male literacy rate is 64.56%, while the female literacy rate is 59.09%.