Hosuru - Sorab, Shivamogga

Hosuru is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Sorab and around 112 km from Shimoga. Guduvi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosuru is 607540. The village covers a total geographical area of 1021.36 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Sorab 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 864 people, including 432 males and 432 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.76%, with male literacy at 92.97% and female literacy at 74.74%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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 Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Hosuru is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hosuru is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 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