Hosanagara

Hosanagara is a Town and Taluka in Shimoga District of Karnataka. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Hosanagara Block (CD) is 05518. Total area of hosanagara taluka is 1,428 km² including 1,424.50 km² rural area and 3.50 km² urban area. Hosanagara taluka has a population of 1,18,220 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,839 while rural population is 1,12,381. Hosanagara has a sex ratio of approximately 1020 females for every 1,000 males. Hosanagara taluka has a population density of 83 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 27,313 houses in the sub-district, including 1,396 urban houses and 25,917 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.98% population of hosanagara taluka is literate, out of which 77.71% males and 66.36% females are literate.

List of Villages in Hosanagara Taluka

Hosanagara Taluka has a total of 199 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Hosanagara Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Hosanagara Taluka

The population profile of Hosanagara Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Hosanagara's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Hosanagara Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.