Hosur - Shiggaon, Haveri

Hosur is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hosur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosur is 603904. The village covers a total geographical area of 2068.83 hectares and falls under the 581193 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Shiggaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosur

As per Census 2011, Hosur village has a total population of 1,821 people, consisting of 932 males and 889 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,309 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hosur are given below:

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

Hosur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Hosur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Hosur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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