Hosad - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Hosad is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kallabbe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosad is 603503. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.47 hectares and falls under the 581362 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Kumta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosad

As per Census 2011, Hosad village has a total population of 198 people, consisting of 100 males and 98 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 137 literate and 61 illiterate residents.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Hosad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hosad is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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