Masthikatte
Masthikatte | |
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  Masthikatte Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°44′14″N 75°01′40″E / 13.73722°N 75.02778°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Shimoga |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 577425 |
Masthikatte is a village located in Hosanagara Taluk, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.pincode 577425
Etymology[edit]
In local tradition, Masthikatte means "a place where woman (may be widow) sacrifised herself" or a place where suttee or Sati was practiced. Masthi means "Maha Sati" or revered lady. There is a spot near three road junction which is identified as "Masthikatte".
Activity[edit]
Masthikatte came into existence in the 1980s when the Karnataka Power Corporation built a township for its employees working on the Varahi Hydroelectric Project. It can be called a gated community, surrounded by the thick forests of the Western Ghats. The town has a number of amenities, including a post office, bank, and medical facilities which were all provided by the Karnataka Power Corporation.
Transportation[edit]
Masthikatte is well connected to the towns of Shimoga, Hosanagara, Thirthahalli, Kundapura, Udupi and Mangalore on the State Highway.
Rainfall[edit]
Masthikatte receives heavy rainfall and receives equal amount or more rainfall (in some seasons) than Agumbe, which has record of heaviest rain fall in Karnataka.
Flora and fauna[edit]
As the village is located in the midst of dense forests belonging to Western Ghats, a World Heritage Site, variety of flora and fauna occur around Masthikatte.[citation needed]
Places of interest[edit]
Varahi Backwaters[edit]
Backwaters of the Varahi River dam exist in the low-lying areas some 3 kilometers away, near the village of Hulikal
Kunchikal Falls[edit]
The Kunchikal Falls in the Western Ghats area, created by Varahi River, are located 5 Kilometers away from Masthikatte. At 1,493 feet,(455 metres)[1] the falls are dubbed as Highest in India. Damming at Mani for the Hydroelectric plant has greatly reduced the flow of the waterfalls, however.[1]
Chandikamba Temple, Hulikal[edit]
Deep inside the forest, on state highway, small temple complex belonging to Chandikamba Temple is located at a distance of 5 km from Masthikatte.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Varahi Hydro Electric Project". Karnataka Power Corporation Limited. Archived from the original on 29 November 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
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