Hosuru

Hosuru is a village located in Koppa taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Koppa (tehsildar office) and 102km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Nuggi Bappunji is the gram panchayat of Hosuru village.

Here you can discover what makes Hosuru unique in its vibrant Koppa-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Hosuru’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 Hosuru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hosuru is 609020. The village spans a total geographical area of 1394.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577150. Koppa is nearest town to Hosuru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hosuru 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 Hosuru

Population of Hosuru

According to the 2011 Census, Hosuru has a total population of about 1,416, with approximately 694 males and 722 females. The sex ratio is around 1040 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 434 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 69. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.53%, with male literacy at about 75.36% and female literacy near 58.03%. There are around 351 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hosuru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hosuru

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

Nearby Villages of Hosuru

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hosuru