Masuru - Sagar, Shivamogga

Masuru is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Sagar and around 83 km from Shimoga. Masuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masuru is 607185. The village covers a total geographical area of 892.36 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Masuru

As per Census 2011, Masuru village has a total population of 1,365 people, consisting of 655 males and 710 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,040 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masuru

Masuru 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 Masuru

Masuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Masuru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Masuru is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masuru

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

Health Facilities in Masuru

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

FAQs about Masuru