Hosakuli - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Hosakuli is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hosakuli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosakuli is 603743. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.19 hectares and falls under the 581334 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Hosakuli

As per Census 2011, Hosakuli village has a total population of 2,605 people, consisting of 1,286 males and 1,319 females. The village has 620 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,125 literate and 480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 312 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hosakuli are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hosakuli

Hosakuli 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 Hosakuli

Hosakuli 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 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Hosakuli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hosakuli is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosakuli

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

Health Facilities in Hosakuli

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

FAQs about Hosakuli