Hosuru - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Hosuru is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Bhadravati and around 37 km from Shimoga. Arakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosuru is 608569. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.69 hectares and falls under the 577233 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Hosuru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Hosuru

According to the 2011 Census, Hosuru village had a total population of 284 people, including 131 males and 153 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,168 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.08%, with male literacy at 62.61% and female literacy at 57.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population284131153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311615
Scheduled Castes (SC)20892116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1798
Literate Population1527280
Illiterate Population1325973

Nearby Villages of Hosuru

Hosuru 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DanavadiNorth-East1.38 km
NagoliSouth-West1.56 km
RangapuraSouth-East2.21 km
BommanakatteNorth2.42 km
KottadaluSouth-West2.78 km
KallapuraEast2.97 km
HarogundiNorth3.58 km
KodihalliWest3.60 km
ArakereWest3.66 km
KallihalNorth-West4.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hosuru

Hosuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadravati, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Hosuru is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hosuru is about 37 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 Hosuru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hosuru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hosuru

Where is Hosuru located?

Hosuru village is located in Bhadravati Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hosuru?

The Gram Panchayat of Hosuru is Arakere.

What is the pincode of Hosuru?

The pincode of Hosuru is 577233.

What is the population of Hosuru?

Hosuru had a total population of 284, including 131 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Hosuru?

Hosuru had 72 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hosuru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hosuru was 60.08%. Male literacy was 62.61% and female literacy was 57.97%.