Hosgadde - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Hosgadde is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Vandige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosgadde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosgadde is 603361. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.61 hectares and falls under the 581357 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Hosgadde village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosgadde

According to the 2011 Census, Hosgadde village had a total population of 800 people, including 399 males and 401 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.12%, with male literacy at 89.92% and female literacy at 78.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosgadde

Hosgadde 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 Hosgadde

Hosgadde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Hosgadde is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hosgadde is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosgadde

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

Health Facilities in Hosgadde

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

FAQs about Hosgadde