Masthi

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Masthi
village
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Kolar
Talukas Malur
Population (2001)
  Total 6,409
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Masthi is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.[1][2] It is located in the Malur taluk of Kolar district in Karnataka.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Masthi had a population of 6,409 with 3,276 males and 3,133 females.[1]

History

Although early history is unknown, it is known that this place was ruled by "polygars" (pah-leh-gara)(petty chieftains) until a new system of governance was introduced after English entry into mysore. This town had a significant Brahmin population in mid 1900s but not many remain to this day. Masthi Venkatesha Iyengar a well known Kannada writer hails from this place. More history can be read from Masthi venkatesha Iyengars autobiography "Bhaava".

See also

  • Kolar
  • Districts of Karnataka

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Village code= 1945100 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-18. 
  2. "Yahoomaps India :". Retrieved 2008-12-18.  Masthi, Kolar, Karnataka

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