Hosapete - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Hosapete is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Hosapete village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosapete is 624277. The village covers a total geographical area of 815.56 hectares and falls under the 562102 pincode. Vijayapura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Hosapete

According to the 2011 Census, Hosapete village had a total population of 1,336 people, including 624 males and 712 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 1,141 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.34%, with male literacy at 81.12% and female literacy at 66.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosapete

Hosapete 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 Hosapete

Hosapete is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Avati, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayapura to Hosapete is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Hosapete is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosapete

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

Health Facilities in Hosapete

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

FAQs about Hosapete