Hoskoppa - Mundgod, Uttara Kannada

Hoskoppa is a village situated in the Mundgod taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundgod and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Malagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hoskoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hoskoppa is 603091. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.7 hectares and falls under the 581346 pincode. Mundgod is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Hoskoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Hoskoppa village had a total population of 752 people, including 399 males and 353 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.21%, with male literacy at 93.68% and female literacy at 90.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Hoskoppa

Hoskoppa 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 Hoskoppa

Hoskoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundgod to Hoskoppa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hoskoppa is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hoskoppa

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

Health Facilities in Hoskoppa

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

FAQs about Hoskoppa