Hosamanju - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Hosamanju is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bilgi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosamanju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosamanju is 603650. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.74 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Hosamanju

According to the 2011 Census, Hosamanju village had a total population of 664 people, including 335 males and 329 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.36%, with male literacy at 83.86% and female literacy at 78.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosamanju

Hosamanju 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 Hosamanju

Hosamanju is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Hosamanju is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hosamanju is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosamanju

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

Health Facilities in Hosamanju

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

FAQs about Hosamanju