Country India Language spoken Kannada | State Karnataka District Shimoga | |
Hosanagar is a panchayat town in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is nested in western ghats of India. The World Cattle Conference with main emphasis on cow was held in month of April 2007 in Hosanagar. The different uses of cow ( not the meat ) were exhibited. Near Hosanagar there is a mutt named Sri Ramachandrapura Mutt just 6 km from Hosanagar Town.
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Map of Hosanagara
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Hosanagar had a population of 5042. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Hosanagar has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 75%. In Hosanagar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Hosanagar Taluk is one of the seven taluks of Shimoga District, Karnataka, India.
Etymology
Hosanagar means "new town", distinguishing it from Nagara, which is located at a distance of 17 km, and a historic town of Malnad.
Constituency
Hosanagar is one of the MLA constituency of Malnad region.
Geography
Hosanagar is located at 13.92°N 75.07°E? / 13.92; 75.07. It has an average elevation of 585 metres (1919 feet).
Hosanagar Taluk is full of forested areas. A sizable area of the Taluk is covered by the backwaters of Linganamakki Dam, built across Sharavati River. This Taluk receives heavy rainfal during monsoon season (June–October).
Hosanagar is a taluk with 30 gram panchayats. A megalithic site has been discovered at the Byse village in the Hosanagar taluka.
Places of interest
Humcha, a village located 22 km from Taluk headquarters, is known for a historic Jain temple in the area.
Ramachandrapura Mutt is located at a distance of 6 km from the town of Hosanagar.