Hosadurga - Kanakapura, Bengaluru South

Hosadurga is a village situated in the Kanakapura taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Kanakapura and around 49 km from Ramanagara. Hosadurga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosadurga is 626615. The village covers a total geographical area of 1120 hectares and falls under the 562119 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Hosadurga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanakapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosadurga

According to the 2011 Census, Hosadurga village had a total population of 2,579 people, including 1,272 males and 1,307 females, living in 703 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.43%, with male literacy at 66.64% and female literacy at 48.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 962, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosadurga

Hosadurga 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 Hosadurga

Hosadurga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anekal Road, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanakapura to Hosadurga is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Hosadurga is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosadurga

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

Health Facilities in Hosadurga

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

FAQs about Hosadurga