Hosur - Lingasugur, Raichur

Hosur is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from Lingsugur and around 70 km from Raichur. Anwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosur is 600480. The village covers a total geographical area of 756.1 hectares and falls under the 584115 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 34 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 Lingsugur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosur

According to the 2011 Census, Hosur village had a total population of 1,530 people, including 783 males and 747 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.86%, with male literacy at 48.39% and female literacy at 27.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,031.

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 Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Hosur is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Hosur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~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