Hosoor - Virajpet, Kodagu

Hosoor is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Hosur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosoor is 618038. The village covers a total geographical area of 1184.79 hectares and falls under the 571211 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Hosoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Virajpet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosoor

As per Census 2011, Hosoor village has a total population of 2,805 people, consisting of 1,384 males and 1,421 females. The village has 739 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,805 literate and 1,000 illiterate residents. Additionally, 731 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 855 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosoor

Hosoor 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 Hosoor

Public transport in the Hosoor is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Hosoor is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Hosoor is about 38 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 Hosoor

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

Health Facilities in Hosoor

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

FAQs about Hosoor