Hosahalli - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Hosahalli is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. J.b.halli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosahalli is 605172. The village covers a total geographical area of 723.78 hectares and falls under the 577540 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Hosahalli

As per Census 2011, Hosahalli village has a total population of 767 people, consisting of 411 males and 356 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hosahalli are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hosahalli

Hosahalli 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 Hosahalli

Hosahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Hosahalli is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hosahalli is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosahalli

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

Health Facilities in Hosahalli

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

FAQs about Hosahalli