Hosgod - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Hosgod is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Chikkankod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosgod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosgod is 603792. The village covers a total geographical area of 856.41 hectares and falls under the 581361 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Hosgod 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 Hosgod

As per Census 2011, Hosgod village has a total population of 264 people, consisting of 136 males and 128 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 67 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosgod

Hosgod 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 Hosgod

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Hosgod. The nearest railway station is Honnavar, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Hosgod is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hosgod is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosgod

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

Health Facilities in Hosgod

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

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