Maskal

For the religious holiday, see Meskel.
Maskal
village
Maskal

Location in Karnataka, India

Coordinates: 13°59′37″N 76°41′43″E / 13.99361°N 76.69528°E / 13.99361; 76.69528Coordinates: 13°59′37″N 76°41′43″E / 13.99361°N 76.69528°E / 13.99361; 76.69528
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Chitradurga
Taluk Hiriyur
Government
  Body Village Panchayat
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 577546
Vehicle registration KA 16
Nearest city Chitradurga
Civic agency Village Panchayat

Maskal is a village in Hiriyur taluk in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka state, India. It belongs to the Bangalore Division. It is located 48 km towards the East from the district capital Chitradurga.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Indian Census, the total population of the village is 5616, with 2,888 male and 2,728 females.[1] The number of households in the village is 1256.[1] Total area of Maskal is 2578 hectares.

The majority of the people belong to Uppara community followed by the Kurubas. Kannada is the primary language spoken in the village.

External links

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India, Hiriyur District". Indian Government. p. 5. Retrieved 2 July 2013.


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