Hoskera - Shahpur, Yadgir

Hoskera is a village situated in the Shahpur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Hoskera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hoskera is 621104. The village covers a total geographical area of 1706.07 hectares and falls under the 585309 pincode. Bhimarayanagundi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Hoskera

According to the 2011 Census, Hoskera village had a total population of 3,971 people, including 2,008 males and 1,963 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.42%, with male literacy at 44.71% and female literacy at 24.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,337, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 321.

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

Nearby Villages of Hoskera

Hoskera 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 Hoskera

Hoskera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thangundi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimarayanagundi to Hoskera is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Hoskera is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hoskera

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

Health Facilities in Hoskera

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

FAQs about Hoskera