Hosur

Hosur is a village located in Nilanga tehsil of Latur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Nilanga (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Latur. As per 2009 stats, Hosur village is also a gram panchayat.

Hosur has its own place in the vibrant Latur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Hosur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hosur is 560796. The village spans a total geographical area of 1174.88 hectares. Nilanga is nearest town to Hosur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hosur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nilanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Latur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Hosur

Below is a concise population overview of Hosur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,954 1,548 1,406
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 328 177 151
Scheduled Castes (SC) 683 354 329
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 89 42 47
Literate Population 1,909 1,095 814
Illiterate Population 1,045 453 592

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Hosur village:

  • The total population of Hosur village is around 2,954, including approximately 1,548 males and 1,406 females, with a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 328 children aged 0–6 years in Hosur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Hosur village has 683 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 89 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Hosur village is about 64.62%, with male literacy at 70.74% and female literacy at 57.89%.
  • There are around 594 households in Hosur village.

Connectivity of Hosur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hosur. As per the 2011 stats, Hosur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Hosur

Knowing the nearby villages of Hosur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hosur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hosur

Where is Hosur located?
Hosur village is situated in Nilanga Tehsil, within the Latur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Hosur?
Hosur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Hosur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Hosur is 2,954, with 1,548 males and 1,406 females.
How many households are there in Hosur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Hosur village has a total of 594 households.
What is the literacy rate in Hosur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hosur is 64.62%. The male literacy rate is 70.74%, while the female literacy rate is 57.89%.