Hosur - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Hosur is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Koppa and around 118 km from Chikmagalur. Bhandigadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosur is 608970. The village covers a total geographical area of 798.49 hectares and falls under the 577126 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Hosur

According to the 2011 Census, Hosur village had a total population of 873 people, including 433 males and 440 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.74%, with male literacy at 94.15% and female literacy at 79.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosur

Hosur 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 Hosur

Hosur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Hosur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Hosur is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosur

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

Health Facilities in Hosur

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

FAQs about Hosur