Hosuru

Hosuru is a village located in Alur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Alur (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Byarapura is the gram panchayat of Hosuru village.

Here you can discover what makes Hosuru unique in its vibrant Alur-Hassan region. You’ll see Hosuru’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hosuru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hosuru is 616417. The village spans a total geographical area of 319.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573213. Alur is nearest town to Hosuru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hosuru village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hosuru

Population of Hosuru

According to the 2011 Census, Hosuru has a total population of about 555, with approximately 266 males and 289 females. The sex ratio is around 1086 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 55 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 122 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.73%, with male literacy at about 79.70% and female literacy near 60.55%. There are around 129 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hosuru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hosuru

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

Nearby Villages of Hosuru

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hosuru