Hosur

Hosur is a Town and Taluka in Krishnagiri District of Tamil Nadu. 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 Hosur Block (CD) is 05890. Total area of hosur taluka is 958 km² including 897.85 km² rural area and 59.91 km² urban area. Hosur taluka has a population of 5,39,663 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,29,528 while rural population is 3,10,135. Hosur has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females for every 1,000 males. Hosur taluka has a population density of 563 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,29,512 houses in the sub-district, including 58,712 urban houses and 70,800 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.48% population of hosur taluka is literate, out of which 71.55% males and 61.12% females are literate.

List of Villages in Hosur Taluka

Hosur Taluka has a total of 166 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 Hosur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Hosur Taluka

The population profile of Hosur 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 Hosur'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 Hosur 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.