Hosahalli - Honnali, Davanagere

Hosahalli is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hosahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosahalli is 606867. The village covers a total geographical area of 787.87 hectares and falls under the 577224 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 23 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 Honnali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosahalli

As per Census 2011, Hosahalli village has a total population of 2,990 people, consisting of 1,504 males and 1,486 females. The village has 648 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,208 literate and 782 illiterate residents. Additionally, 603 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9901,5041,486
Child Population (0–6 yrs)288148140
Scheduled Castes (SC)603306297
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422121
Literate Population2,2081,1831,025
Illiterate Population782321461

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LingapuraSouth1.96 km
KotehaluWest2.09 km
BommenahalliNorth2.15 km
AchuthapuraNorth2.40 km
BagavadiSouth-West2.68 km
HuralihalliWest2.74 km
ChannambapuraSouth-East2.97 km
JalikatteEast2.98 km
MarigondanahalliNorth-West3.09 km
HanagavadiSouth3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hosahalli

Hosahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Town, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Hosahalli is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Hosahalli 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 Hosahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hosahalli

Where is Hosahalli located?

Hosahalli village is located in Honnali Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hosahalli?

Hosahalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hosahalli?

The pincode of Hosahalli is 577224.

What is the population of Hosahalli?

Hosahalli has a total population of 2,990, including 1,504 males and 1,486 females.

How many households are there in Hosahalli?

There are 648 households in Hosahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Hosahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hosahalli is 73.85%. Male literacy is 78.66% and female literacy is 68.98%.