Hosakoppa - Sagar, Shivamogga

Hosakoppa is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Sagar and around 82 km from Shimoga. Shiravanthe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosakoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosakoppa is 607177. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.9 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Hosakoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Hosakoppa village had a total population of 875 people, including 434 males and 441 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.54%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 57.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosakoppa

Hosakoppa 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 Hosakoppa

Hosakoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Hosakoppa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hosakoppa is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosakoppa

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

Health Facilities in Hosakoppa

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

FAQs about Hosakoppa