Masthi

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

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

References

  1. 1 2 Village code= 1945100 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Archived from the original on 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2008-12-18. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  2. ↑ "Yahoomaps India :". Archived from the original on 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2008-12-18. Masthi, Kolar, Karnataka


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