Hosadu - Kundapura, Udupi

Hosadu is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Hosaadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosadu is 608687. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.4 hectares and falls under the 576247 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Hosadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Hosadu

According to the 2011 Census, Hosadu village had a total population of 3,261 people, including 1,526 males and 1,735 females, living in 689 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 89.24% and female literacy at 73.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosadu

Hosadu 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 Hosadu

Hosadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Senapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Hosadu is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Hosadu is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosadu

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

Health Facilities in Hosadu

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

FAQs about Hosadu