Hostot - Mundgod, Uttara Kannada

Hostot is a village situated in the Mundgod taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundgod and around 166 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bedasgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hostot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hostot is 603077. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.83 hectares and falls under the 581346 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Hostot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Hostot

As per Census 2011, Hostot village has a total population of 104 people, consisting of 55 males and 49 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 60 literate and 44 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Hostot

Hostot 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 Hostot

Hostot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Hostot is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hostot is about 166 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hostot

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

Health Facilities in Hostot

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

FAQs about Hostot