Hosakere - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Hosakere is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Khandenahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosakere is 606104. The village covers a total geographical area of 795.6 hectares and falls under the 577599 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Hosakere

According to the 2011 Census, Hosakere village had a total population of 1,603 people, including 841 males and 762 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.92%, with male literacy at 81.75% and female literacy at 63.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 301, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosakere

Hosakere 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 Hosakere

Hosakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Hosakere is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hosakere is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosakere

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

Health Facilities in Hosakere

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

FAQs about Hosakere