Hosadurga
Town in Karnataka, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hosadurga is a town and a taluk in Chitradurga district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
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Hosadurga | |
|---|---|
 Hosadurga Located in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13.8°N 76.29°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Chitradurga |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| 16.34 km2 (6.31 sq mi) | |
| • Rural | 1,332.38 km2 (514.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 739 m (2,425 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| 28,370 | |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 206,746 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 577527 [2] |
| Telephone code | +91-8199 [3] |
| Vehicle registration | KA-16 |
| Website | hosadurgatown |
History
Not much about Hosadurga is documented in the history. The name 'Hosaduga' should not be confused with similar named places such as important fort city of Kampili kingdom , Hosamaledurga which as later named as Anegundi.[4]
Hosadurga, as part of Chitradurga was ruled under Vijayanagara Empire and subsequently ruled by the Nayakas of Chitradurga in the late medieval period. [citation needed]
In the year Hosadurga sub-taluk was created comprising of Hosadurga and Bagur hoblis. In July 1902, it was upgraded to a pucca (proper) taluk. [5]
Geography
Hosadurga is located in south-western part of Chitradurga district,[6] at an average elevation of 739 metres (2,425 ft) above the mean sea level. Vedavathi River flows 7 km south of the town.
It is located 66 km from the district capital Chitradurga, 94 km from nearest major city, Shimoga (via Tarikere) and 215 km from state capital city, Bangalore.
Major highways passing through Hosadurga are; National Highway 173 (India), State Highway 24 (Karnataka) and State Highway 47 (Karnataka).
Demographics
As of the 2011 census of India,[1] Hosadurga has a population of 28,370. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Hosadurga has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with a male literacy rate of 76% and a female literacy rate of 70%. In Hosadurga, 12% of the population is under seven years of age.
Economy
Industries
Hosadurga had a strong cement industry in the 1990s, but many factories have closed over time due to shortages of limestone. Currently only one remains, the Ramco Cement Factory in Mathodu Village. [7]
Transport
Hosadurga is connected by Road and Rail network. Public transport is maintained by both private players and KSRTC, who has a Bus Stand and a bus depot here, under Chitradurga division. Hosadurga Road railway station (Station Code:HSD) is the nearest railway station, which is 20 km away. It lies on Bangalore-Arsikere-Hubli line. The nearest airport is Shivamogga Airport, which is 97 km away.
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References
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