Hosoor - Kundapura, Udupi

Hosoor 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 63 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Iduru Kunjyadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosoor is 608709. The village covers a total geographical area of 2297.63 hectares and falls under the 576233 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Hosoor 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 Hosoor

According to the 2011 Census, Hosoor village had a total population of 2,360 people, including 1,006 males and 1,354 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 1,346 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.77%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 62.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosoor

Hosoor 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 Hosoor

Hosoor 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 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Hosoor is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Hosoor is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosoor

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

Health Facilities in Hosoor

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

FAQs about Hosoor