Vadahosalli - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Vadahosalli is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 44 km from Hosanagara and around 50 km from Shimoga. Heddharipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadahosalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadahosalli is 608013. The village covers a total geographical area of 598.64 hectares and falls under the 577426 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Vadahosalli

According to the 2011 Census, Vadahosalli village had a total population of 397 people, including 194 males and 203 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.80%, with male literacy at 96.43% and female literacy at 85.56%.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadahosalli

Vadahosalli 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 Vadahosalli

Vadahosalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Vadahosalli is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Vadahosalli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadahosalli

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

Health Facilities in Vadahosalli

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

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