Hosur Village Overview
Hosur is a village in Sira tehsil of Tumkur district, Karnataka. It lies about 25 km from Sira tehsil headquarters and around 75 km from Tumkur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hosur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Hosur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosur is 610312. The village covers a geographical area of 772.87 hectares and has a pincode of 572139. Sira is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Hosur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Sira Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Hosur
Population & Demographics of Hosur
This section provides population and demographic details of Hosur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,464 | 747 | 717 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 159 | 84 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 234 | 116 | 118 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 456 | 229 | 227 |
| Literate Population | 868 | 510 | 358 |
| Illiterate Population | 596 | 237 | 359 |
Key population details of Hosur village are given below:
- Hosur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,464, including approximately 747 males and 717 females, with a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 234 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 456 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Hosur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 59.29%.
- There are around 334 households in Hosur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Hosur
Transport facilities help residents of Hosur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Hosur
The following villages are located close to Hosur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hosur
- Where is Hosur located?
- Hosur village is located in Sira Taluka, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Hosur?
- Hosur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Hosur?
- The pincode of Hosur is 572139.
- What is the population of Hosur?
- Hosur has a total population of 1,464, including 747 males and 717 females.
- How many households are there in Hosur?
- There are 334 households in Hosur.
- What is the literacy rate in Hosur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hosur is 59.29%. Male literacy is 68.27% and female literacy is 49.93%.