Hosdurga

Hosdurga is a Town and Taluka in Chitradurga District of Karnataka. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Hosdurga Block (CD) is 05507. Total area of hosdurga taluka is 1,438 km² including 1,432.74 km² rural area and 5.26 km² urban area. Hosdurga taluka has a population of 2,35,116 peoples, out of which urban population is 28,370 while rural population is 2,06,746. Hosdurga has a sex ratio of approximately 973 females for every 1,000 males. Hosdurga taluka has a population density of 164 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 53,019 houses in the sub-district, including 6,578 urban houses and 46,441 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.71% population of hosdurga taluka is literate, out of which 72.29% males and 58.95% females are literate.

List of Villages in Hosdurga Taluka

Hosdurga Taluka has a total of 215 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Hosdurga Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Hosdurga Taluka

The population profile of Hosdurga Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Hosdurga's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Hosdurga Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.