Hosur - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Hosur is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Hosur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosur is 568150. The village covers a total geographical area of 475 hectares and falls under the 416508 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hosur

As per Census 2011, Hosur village has a total population of 1,121 people, consisting of 569 males and 552 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 748 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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

Hosur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Hosur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Hosur is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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