Hosakere - Jagalur, Davanagere

Hosakere is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hosakere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosakere is 606390. The village covers a total geographical area of 907.34 hectares and falls under the 577528 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Hosakere

According to the 2011 Census, Hosakere village had a total population of 1,851 people, including 906 males and 945 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.90%, with male literacy at 90.89% and female literacy at 73.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 379, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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

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 Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Hosakere is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Hosakere is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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