Hosad - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Hosad is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mavinkurve serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosad is 603784. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.36 hectares and falls under the 581335 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Hosad

According to the 2011 Census, Hosad village had a total population of 1,243 people, including 610 males and 633 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.76%, with male literacy at 90.83% and female literacy at 76.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosad

Hosad 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 Hosad

Hosad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Honnavar, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Hosad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hosad is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosad

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

Health Facilities in Hosad

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

FAQs about Hosad