Hosa Upparahalli - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Hosa Upparahalli is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Ramapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosa Upparahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosa Upparahalli is 623195. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.91 hectares and falls under the 561210 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Hosa Upparahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Hosa Upparahalli village had a total population of 451 people, including 227 males and 224 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.30%, with male literacy at 78.79% and female literacy at 57.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosa Upparahalli

Hosa Upparahalli 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 Hosa Upparahalli

Hosa Upparahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Viduraswattha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Hosa Upparahalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Hosa Upparahalli is about 48 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 Hosa Upparahalli

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

Health Facilities in Hosa Upparahalli

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

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