Hosur - Yelbarga, Koppal

Hosur is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Hirearalihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosur is 601285. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.21 hectares and falls under the 583237 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hosur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yelburga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosur

According to the 2011 Census, Hosur village had a total population of 1,054 people, including 544 males and 510 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.67%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 53.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Hosur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Hosur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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