Hosahalli - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Hosahalli is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Bhadravati and around 33 km from Shimoga. Nagathibelagalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosahalli is 608577. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.09 hectares and falls under the 577227 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hosahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhadravati Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Hosahalli village had a total population of 742 people, including 360 males and 382 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.79%, with male literacy at 79.94% and female literacy at 68.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Hosahalli

Hosahalli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Hosahalli

Hosahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadravati, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Hosahalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hosahalli is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosahalli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hosahalli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Hosahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hosahalli village are given below:

FAQs about Hosahalli