Hosuru - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Hosuru is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Koppa and around 102 km from Chikmagalur. Nuggi (bappunji) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosuru is 609020. The village covers a total geographical area of 1394.59 hectares and falls under the 577126 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hosuru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Hosuru

According to the 2011 Census, Hosuru village had a total population of 1,416 people, including 694 males and 722 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 81.85% and female literacy at 64.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosuru

Hosuru 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 Hosuru

Public transport in the Hosuru is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Hosuru is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Hosuru is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosuru

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

Health Facilities in Hosuru

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

FAQs about Hosuru