Hosur

Hosur is a village located in Shirhatti taluka of Gadag district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Shirhatti (tehsildar office) and 51km away from district headquarter Gadag. As per 2009 stats, Vadavi is the gram panchayat of Hosur village.

Hosur has its own place in the vibrant Gadag region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Hosur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hosur is 602119. The village spans a total geographical area of 937.24 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 582112. Shirhatti is nearest town to Hosur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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Population of Hosur

Below is a concise population overview of Hosur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,167 603 564
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 139 80 59
Scheduled Castes (SC) 78 40 38
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 233 127 106
Literate Population 668 401 267
Illiterate Population 499 202 297

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Hosur village:

  • The total population of Hosur village is around 1,167, including approximately 603 males and 564 females, with a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 139 children aged 0–6 years in Hosur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Hosur village has 78 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 233 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Hosur village is about 57.24%, with male literacy at 66.50% and female literacy at 47.34%.
  • There are around 265 households in Hosur village.

Connectivity of Hosur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hosur. As per the 2011 stats, Hosur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Hosur

Knowing the nearby villages of Hosur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hosur.

Narayanapura Chikkasavanur Budihal Kokkargundi Konchigeri Tarikoppa Kerihalli Sevanagar Belaghatti Wadavi Alagilawad

Frequently Asked Questions about Hosur

Where is Hosur located?
Hosur village is situated in Shirhatti Taluka, within the Gadag district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Hosur?
The Gram Panchayat of Hosur is Vadavi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Hosur?
The pincode of Hosur is 582112, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Hosur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Hosur is 1,167, with 603 males and 564 females.
How many households are there in Hosur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Hosur village has a total of 265 households.
What is the literacy rate in Hosur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hosur is 57.24%. The male literacy rate is 66.50%, while the female literacy rate is 47.34%.