Hosur

Hosur is a village located in Koppa taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Koppa (tehsildar office) and 118km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Bhandigadi is the gram panchayat of Hosur village.

Here you can discover what makes Hosur unique in its vibrant Koppa-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Hosur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hosur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hosur is 608970. The village spans a total geographical area of 798.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577123. Koppa is nearest town to Hosur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hosur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hosur

Population of Hosur

According to the 2011 Census, Hosur has a total population of about 873, with approximately 433 males and 440 females. The sex ratio is around 1016 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 49 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 17. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.18%, with male literacy at about 85.45% and female literacy near 75.00%. There are around 224 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hosur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hosur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hosur. As per the 2011 stats, Hosur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hosur

Knowing the nearby villages of Hosur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hosur.

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