Hosabeedu - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Hosabeedu is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Tirthahalli and around 53 km from Shimoga. Bandya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosabeedu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosabeedu is 608151. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.15 hectares and falls under the 577232 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

As per Census 2011, Hosabeedu village has a total population of 950 people, consisting of 478 males and 472 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 739 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hosabeedu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hosabeedu

Hosabeedu 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 Hosabeedu

Hosabeedu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Hosabeedu is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hosabeedu is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosabeedu

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

Health Facilities in Hosabeedu

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

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