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

According to the 2011 Census, Hostot village had a total population of 568 people, including 303 males and 265 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.14%, with male literacy at 94.49% and female literacy at 83.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

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, 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.

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:

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