Hosuru

Block / Taluka Sorab
District Shimoga
State Karnataka

About Hosuru

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Hosuru village is 607540. Hosuru village is located in Sorab taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Sorab (tehsildar office) and 112km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Guduvi is the gram panchayat of Hosuru village.

The total geographical area of village is 1021.36 hectares. Hosuru has a total population of 864 peoples, out of which male population is 432 while female population is 432. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of hosuru village is 75.23% out of which 82.64% males and 67.82% females are literate. There are about 212 houses in hosuru village. Pincode of hosuru village locality is 577429.

Sorab is nearest town to hosuru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Hosuru

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 864 432 432
Literate Population 650 357 293
Illiterate Population 214 75 139

Connectivity of Hosuru

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

What is the gram panchayat of Hosuru?

The Gram Panchayat of Hosuru is Guduvi (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 577429, 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 864, with 432 males and 432 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Hosuru village has a total of 212 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hosuru is 75.23%. The male literacy rate is 82.64%, while the female literacy rate is 67.82%.