Hosala - Brahmavara, Udupi

Hosala is a village situated in the Brahmavara taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Udupi and around 15 km from Udupi. Barkur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosala is 608769. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.77 hectares and falls under the 576210 pincode. Saligram is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Hosala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosala

As per Census 2011, Hosala village has a total population of 2,847 people, consisting of 1,318 males and 1,529 females. The village has 649 households and a sex ratio of 1,160 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,359 literate and 488 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosala

Hosala 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 Hosala

Hosala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saligram to Hosala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Hosala is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosala

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

Health Facilities in Hosala

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

FAQs about Hosala