Hosakere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Hosakere is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Basavapattana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosakere is 606894. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.63 hectares and falls under the 577551 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Hosakere

As per Census 2011, Hosakere village has a total population of 4,283 people, consisting of 2,160 males and 2,123 females. The village has 872 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 414 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,149 literate and 1,134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 700 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Hanumanahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Hosakere is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Hosakere is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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