Hosur - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Hosur is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hosur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosur is 615053. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.84 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Hosur 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 Hosur

According to the 2011 Census, Hosur village had a total population of 690 people, including 332 males and 358 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.56%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 67.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosur

Hosur 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 Hosur

Public transport in the Hosur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Hosur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hosur is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosur

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

Health Facilities in Hosur

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

FAQs about Hosur