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Masthi — village — Coordinates Country India State Karnataka District(s) Kolar Subdistrict(s) Malur Population 6,409 (2001[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) 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.
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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
- ^ a b Village code= 1945100 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx. Retrieved 2008-12-18.
- ^ "Yahoomaps India :". http://in.maps.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2008-12-18. Masthi, Kolar, Karnataka
External links
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