Hossur - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Hossur is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Hosur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hossur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hossur is 623209. The village covers a total geographical area of 677.15 hectares and falls under the 561210 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Hossur 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 Hossur

According to the 2011 Census, Hossur village had a total population of 6,673 people, including 3,383 males and 3,290 females, living in 1,667 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.33%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 64.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,411, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,025.

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

Nearby Villages of Hossur

Hossur 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 Hossur

Hossur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Someshwara, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Hossur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Hossur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hossur

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

Health Facilities in Hossur

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

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