Hosapura - Alur, Hassan

Hosapura is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Dodda Kanagal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosapura is 616404. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.16 hectares and falls under the 573129 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Hosapura

According to the 2011 Census, Hosapura village had a total population of 232 people, including 110 males and 122 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.03%, with male literacy at 92.59% and female literacy at 71.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosapura

Hosapura 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 Hosapura

Hosapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Hosapura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hosapura is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosapura

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

Health Facilities in Hosapura

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

FAQs about Hosapura