Hosangadi - Kundapura, Udupi

Hosangadi is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Hosangadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosangadi is 608721. The village covers a total geographical area of 3541.88 hectares and falls under the 576282 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Hosangadi 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 Hosangadi

According to the 2011 Census, Hosangadi village had a total population of 4,872 people, including 2,384 males and 2,488 females, living in 1,131 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.88%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 76.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 356, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 687.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosangadi

Hosangadi 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 Hosangadi

Hosangadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Hosangadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Hosangadi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosangadi

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

Health Facilities in Hosangadi

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

FAQs about Hosangadi