Hosil Village Overview
Hosil is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It lies about 19 km from Hantarganj tehsil headquarters and around 19 km from Chatra district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Karma is the Gram Panchayat for Hosil village.
The sections below provide essential information about Hosil village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosil is 348182. The village covers a geographical area of 55.17 hectares and has a pincode of 825403. Chatra is the nearest town.
Location Map of Hosil
Population & Demographics of Hosil
This section provides population and demographic details of Hosil village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 479 | 249 | 230 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 88 | 40 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 300 | 152 | 148 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 81 | 62 | 19 |
| Illiterate Population | 398 | 187 | 211 |
Key population details of Hosil village are given below:
- Hosil village is a small village with a total population of around 479, including approximately 249 males and 230 females, with a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 300 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Hosil village is low, with a literacy rate of about 16.91%.
- There are around 96 households in Hosil village.
Transport & Connectivity of Hosil
Transport facilities help residents of Hosil village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Hosil
The following villages are located close to Hosil and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hosil
- Where is Hosil located?
- Hosil village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Hosil?
- The Gram Panchayat of Hosil is Karma (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Hosil?
- The pincode of Hosil is 825403.
- What is the population of Hosil?
- Hosil has a total population of 479, including 249 males and 230 females.
- How many households are there in Hosil?
- There are 96 households in Hosil.
- What is the literacy rate in Hosil?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hosil is 16.91%. Male literacy is 24.90% and female literacy is 8.26%.