Hosuru

Block / Taluka Bhadravati
District Shimoga
State Karnataka

About Hosuru

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Hosuru village is 608569. Hosuru village is located in Bhadravati taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Bhadravati (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Arakere is the gram panchayat of Hosuru village.

The total geographical area of village is 169.69 hectares. Hosuru has a total population of 284 peoples, out of which male population is 131 while female population is 153. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1167 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of hosuru village is 53.52% out of which 54.96% males and 52.29% females are literate. There are about 72 houses in hosuru village. Pincode of hosuru village locality is 577233.

Bhadravathi is nearest town to hosuru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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Population of Hosuru

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 284 131 153
Literate Population 152 72 80
Illiterate Population 132 59 73

Connectivity of Hosuru

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Hosuru

Frequently Asked Questions about Hosuru

Where is Hosuru located?

Hosuru village is situated in Bhadravati Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hosuru?

The Gram Panchayat of Hosuru is Arakere (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Hosuru?

The pincode of Hosuru is 577233, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Hosuru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Hosuru is 284, with 131 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Hosuru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Hosuru village has a total of 72 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hosuru as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hosuru is 53.52%. The male literacy rate is 54.96%, while the female literacy rate is 52.29%.