Hosuru - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Hosuru is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Shikarpur and around 64 km from Shimoga. Hosuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosuru is 607817. The village covers a total geographical area of 1441.54 hectares and falls under the 577427 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Shikaripura 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 2,173 people, including 1,075 males and 1,098 females, living in 426 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.97%, with male literacy at 85.73% and female literacy at 72.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

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:

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 Harnahalli, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Hosuru is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hosuru is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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:

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:

FAQs about Hosuru