Hosakere Village Overview
Hosakere is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 16 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 65 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hadigallu is the Gram Panchayat for Hosakere village.
The sections below provide essential information about Hosakere village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosakere is 608085. The village covers a geographical area of 182.56 hectares and has a pincode of 577414. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Hosakere
Population & Demographics of Hosakere
This section provides population and demographic details of Hosakere village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 164 | 87 | 77 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 122 | 68 | 54 |
| Illiterate Population | 42 | 19 | 23 |
Key population details of Hosakere village are given below:
- Hosakere village is a very small village with a total population of around 164, including approximately 87 males and 77 females, with a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 29 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Hosakere village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.39%.
- There are around 40 households in Hosakere village.
Transport & Connectivity of Hosakere
Transport facilities help residents of Hosakere village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| 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 Hosakere
The following villages are located close to Hosakere and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hosakere
- Where is Hosakere located?
- Hosakere village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Hosakere?
- The Gram Panchayat of Hosakere is Hadigallu (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Hosakere?
- The pincode of Hosakere is 577414.
- What is the population of Hosakere?
- Hosakere has a total population of 164, including 87 males and 77 females.
- How many households are there in Hosakere?
- There are 40 households in Hosakere.
- What is the literacy rate in Hosakere?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hosakere is 74.39%. Male literacy is 78.16% and female literacy is 70.13%.