Hostot - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Hostot is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 182 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Heggarani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hostot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hostot is 603552. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.72 hectares and falls under the 581331 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 Sirsi 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 568 people, consisting of 303 males and 265 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 468 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population568303265
Child Population (0–6 yrs)433112
Scheduled Castes (SC)1798
Literate Population468257211
Illiterate Population1004654

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarigarSouth-East1.85 km
HeggaraniNorth-West2.02 km
HeggeSouth-West2.17 km
TaresarNorth2.21 km
HalehallaWest2.42 km
UnchalliSouth2.82 km
Balekoppa (kibballi)East2.87 km
AinbailNorth-East2.94 km
HullundeNorth3.46 km
TandagundiWest3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hostot

Hostot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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 182 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hostot

Where is Hostot located?

Hostot village is located in Siddapur Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hostot?

The Gram Panchayat of Hostot is Heggarani.

What is the pincode of Hostot?

The pincode of Hostot is 581331.

What is the population of Hostot?

Hostot has a total population of 568, including 303 males and 265 females.

How many households are there in Hostot?

There are 121 households in Hostot.

What is the literacy rate in Hostot?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hostot is 82.39%. Male literacy is 84.82% and female literacy is 79.62%.