Hosakodige - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Hosakodige is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Tirthahalli and around 77 km from Shimoga. Saluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosakodige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosakodige is 608177. The village covers a total geographical area of 506.22 hectares and falls under the 577414 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Hosakodige 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 Hosakodige

According to the 2011 Census, Hosakodige village had a total population of 262 people, including 128 males and 134 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.03%, with male literacy at 86.18% and female literacy at 72.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosakodige

Hosakodige 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 Hosakodige

Hosakodige is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Hosakodige is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hosakodige is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosakodige

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

Health Facilities in Hosakodige

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

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