Hosangadi - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Hosangadi is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Hosangady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosangadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosangadi is 617615. The village covers a total geographical area of 1063.96 hectares and falls under the 574197 pincode. Mudbidri is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Hosangadi

According to the 2011 Census, Hosangadi village had a total population of 3,366 people, including 1,637 males and 1,729 females, living in 702 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.32%, with male literacy at 87.73% and female literacy at 75.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosangadi

Hosangadi 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 Hosangadi

Public transport in the Hosangadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudbidri to Hosangadi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Hosangadi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosangadi

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

Health Facilities in Hosangadi

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

FAQs about Hosangadi