Hosur Village Overview
Hosur is a village in Haliyal tehsil of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 18 km from Haliyal tehsil headquarters and around 153 km from Karwar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tattigeri is the Gram Panchayat for Hosur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Hosur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosur is 602825. The village covers a geographical area of 411.53 hectares and has a pincode of 581329. Haliyal is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Hosur
Population & Demographics of Hosur
This section provides population and demographic details of Hosur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 491 | 241 | 250 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 72 | 28 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 42 | 25 | 17 |
| Literate Population | 300 | 170 | 130 |
| Illiterate Population | 191 | 71 | 120 |
Key population details of Hosur village are given below:
- Hosur village is a small village with a total population of around 491, including approximately 241 males and 250 females, with a sex ratio of 1037 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 37 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 42 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Hosur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.10%.
- There are around 105 households in Hosur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Hosur
Transport facilities help residents of Hosur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Hosur
The following villages are located close to Hosur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hosur
- Where is Hosur located?
- Hosur village is located in Haliyal Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Hosur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Hosur is Tattigeri (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Hosur?
- The pincode of Hosur is 581329.
- What is the population of Hosur?
- Hosur has a total population of 491, including 241 males and 250 females.
- How many households are there in Hosur?
- There are 105 households in Hosur.
- What is the literacy rate in Hosur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hosur is 61.10%. Male literacy is 70.54% and female literacy is 52.00%.