Hosir - Barwadih, Latehar

Hosir is a village situated in the Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwadih and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Chungru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosir is 366993. The village covers a total geographical area of 513 hectares and falls under the 829204 pincode. Daltonganj is the nearest town.

Hosir village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosir

According to the 2011 Census, Hosir village had a total population of 897 people, including 429 males and 468 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.21%, with male literacy at 46.63% and female literacy at 27.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 297, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 517.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Hosir

Hosir is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Hosir

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Hosir. The nearest railway station is Kumendi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Hosir is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosir

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hosir village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Hosir

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hosir village are given below:

FAQs about Hosir