Masthi is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.Village code= 1945100 Masthi, Kolar, Karnataka It is located in the Malur taluk of Kolar district in Karnataka.
Demographics India census, Masthi had a population of 6,409 with 3,276 males and 3,133 females.
History 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.
See also Districts of Karnataka
References
External links http://Kolar.nic.in/