Hosur - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Hosur is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bandal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosur is 603166. The village covers a total geographical area of 739.01 hectares and falls under the 581315 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Hosur 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 Hosur

As per Census 2011, Hosur village has a total population of 141 people, consisting of 77 males and 64 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 831 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 114 literate and 27 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosur

Hosur 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 Hosur

Public transport in the Hosur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Hosur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hosur is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosur

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

Health Facilities in Hosur

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

FAQs about Hosur