Masthi is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.

As of 2001[update] India census, Masthi had a population of 6,409 with 3,276 males and 3,133 females.

[1] 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.

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