Hosdurg

Hosdurg is a Town and Taluka in Kasaragod District of Kerala. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Hosdurg Block (CD) is 05631. Total area of hosdurg taluka is 989 km² including 825.47 km² rural area and 163.44 km² urban area. Hosdurg taluka has a population of 6,25,641 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,74,156 while rural population is 3,51,485. Hosdurg has a sex ratio of approximately 1114 females for every 1,000 males. Hosdurg taluka has a population density of 633 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,41,353 houses in the sub-district, including 59,112 urban houses and 82,241 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.55% population of hosdurg taluka is literate, out of which 83.01% males and 78.33% females are literate.

List of Villages in Hosdurg Taluka

Hosdurg Taluka has a total of 41 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Hosdurg Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Hosdurg Taluka

The population profile of Hosdurg Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Hosdurg's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Hosdurg Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.