Hosuru

Block / Taluka Shikarpur
District Shimoga
State Karnataka

About Hosuru

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Hosuru village is 607817. Hosuru village is located in Shikarpur taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Shikarpur (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Hosuru village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1441.54 hectares. Hosuru has a total population of 2,173 peoples, out of which male population is 1,075 while female population is 1,098. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1021 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of hosuru village is 71.88% out of which 77.67% males and 66.21% females are literate. There are about 426 houses in hosuru village. Pincode of hosuru village locality is 577427.

Shikarpur is nearest town to hosuru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Hosuru

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,173 1,075 1,098
Literate Population 1,562 835 727
Illiterate Population 611 240 371

Connectivity of Hosuru

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
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 Shikarpur Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hosuru?

Hosuru serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Hosuru?

The pincode of Hosuru is 577427, 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 2,173, with 1,075 males and 1,098 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Hosuru village has a total of 426 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hosuru is 71.88%. The male literacy rate is 77.67%, while the female literacy rate is 66.21%.