Hosur

Hosur is a village located in Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Channarayapatna (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Baragur is the gram panchayat of Hosur village.

Here you can discover what makes Hosur unique in its vibrant Channarayapatna-Hassan region. You’ll see Hosur’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 Hosur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hosur is 617078. The village spans a total geographical area of 161.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573225. Channarayapatna is nearest town to Hosur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hosur 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 Holenarasipur 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 Hosur

Population of Hosur

According to the 2011 Census, Hosur has a total population of about 772, with approximately 385 males and 387 females. The sex ratio is around 1005 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 486 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.01%, with male literacy at about 74.55% and female literacy near 61.50%. There are around 181 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hosur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

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