Hosagunda

Hosagunda is a village located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 61km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Hosuru is the gram panchayat of Hosagunda village.

Here you can discover what makes Hosagunda unique in its vibrant Sagar-Shimoga region. You’ll see Hosagunda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hosagunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hosagunda is 607259. The village spans a total geographical area of 522.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577412. Sagar is nearest town to Hosagunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hosagunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hosagunda

Population of Hosagunda

According to the 2011 Census, Hosagunda has a total population of about 345, with approximately 171 males and 174 females. The sex ratio is around 1017 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 23 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 14. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.41%, with male literacy at about 73.68% and female literacy near 63.22%. There are around 75 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hosagunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hosagunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hosagunda. As per the 2011 stats, Hosagunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hosagunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Hosagunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hosagunda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hosagunda