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. It is located in the Malur taluk of Kolar district in Karnataka.
As of 2001[update] India census, Masthi had a population of 6,409 with 3,276 males and 3,133 females.
Although early history is unknown, it is known that this place was ruled by "Maha Hasti" (pah-leh-gara) (petty chieftains) until a new system of governance was introduced after English entry into Mysore. Masthi had a significant Brahmin population in mid 1900s but not many remain to this day. Masthi Venkatesha Iyengar, a Kannada writer, is from Masthi.
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