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

According to the 2011 Census, Hosur village had a total population of 1,821 people, including 932 males and 889 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.28%, with male literacy at 88.71% and female literacy at 75.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

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