Hosur - Haliyal, Uttara Kannada

Hosur is a village situated in the Haliyal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haliyal and around 153 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Tattigeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosur is 602825. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.53 hectares and falls under the 581329 pincode. Haliyal is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Hosur

According to the 2011 Census, Hosur village had a total population of 491 people, including 241 males and 250 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.60%, with male literacy at 79.81% and female literacy at 63.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosur

Hosur 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 Hosur

Hosur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alnavar Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haliyal to Hosur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hosur is about 153 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosur

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

Health Facilities in Hosur

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

FAQs about Hosur