All Information About Hosur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Hosur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Hosur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Krishnagiri District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Hosur - ஓசூர் |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5890 |
| District | Krishnagiri |
| Census Code 2011 | 5890 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 37 |
| Number of Villages | 101 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Krishnagiri (Code: 518) |
| Assembly Constituency | Hosur (Code: 3948) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Hosur | Prakaash Y ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Hosur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
539,663
M: 277,136
F: 262,527 |
| Rural |
310,135
M: 159,142
F: 150,993 |
| Urban |
229,528
M: 117,994
F: 111,534 |
Number of Households: 129,512
Population Distribution
Total: 539,663 (Male: 277,136, Female: 262,527)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 66,010 (Male: 33,830, Female: 32,180)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 74,473 (Male: 37,943, Female: 36,530)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,098 (Male: 1,601, Female: 1,497)
Literate Population
Total: 358,760 (Male: 198,298, Female: 160,462)
Illiterate Population
Total: 180,903 (Male: 78,838, Female: 102,065)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 231,448 (Male: 163,226, Female: 68,222)
Main Workers
Total: 206,611 (Male: 149,035, Female: 57,576)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,837 (Male: 14,191, Female: 10,646)
Non-Workers
Total: 308,215 (Male: 113,910, Female: 194,305)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 43,991 (Male: 30,559, Female: 13,432)
- Agricultural Laborers: 38,239 (Male: 20,872, Female: 17,367)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,808 (Male: 1,904, Female: 1,904)
- Other Workers: 120,573 (Male: 95,700, Female: 24,873)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,751 (Male: 1,754, Female: 997)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,446 (Male: 3,974, Female: 4,472)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,072 (Male: 400, Female: 672)
- Other Workers: 12,568 (Male: 8,063, Female: 4,505)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Hosur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
539,663
M: 277,136
F: 262,527 |
| Rural |
310,135
M: 159,142
F: 150,993 |
| Urban |
229,528
M: 117,994
F: 111,534 |
Number of Households: 129,512
Population Distribution
Total: 539,663 (Male: 277,136, Female: 262,527)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 66,010 (Male: 33,830, Female: 32,180)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 74,473 (Male: 37,943, Female: 36,530)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,098 (Male: 1,601, Female: 1,497)
Literate Population
Total: 358,760 (Male: 198,298, Female: 160,462)
Illiterate Population
Total: 180,903 (Male: 78,838, Female: 102,065)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 231,448 (Male: 163,226, Female: 68,222)
Main Workers
Total: 206,611 (Male: 149,035, Female: 57,576)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,837 (Male: 14,191, Female: 10,646)
Non-Workers
Total: 308,215 (Male: 113,910, Female: 194,305)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 43,991 (Male: 30,559, Female: 13,432)
- Agricultural Laborers: 38,239 (Male: 20,872, Female: 17,367)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,808 (Male: 1,904, Female: 1,904)
- Other Workers: 120,573 (Male: 95,700, Female: 24,873)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,751 (Male: 1,754, Female: 997)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,446 (Male: 3,974, Female: 4,472)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,072 (Male: 400, Female: 672)
- Other Workers: 12,568 (Male: 8,063, Female: 4,505)
Grampanchayat List of Hosur Tehsil/Taluka
Hosur Tehsil comprises 37 Gram Panchayats and 101 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Hosur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hosur
Hosur is located in the Krishnagiri District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Hosur Tehsil has 101 villages.
Hosur has a total of 37 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Hosur is 539,663.
In Hosur, there are 277,136 males and 262,527 females.
There are 66,010 children in Hosur, comprising 33,830 males and 32,180 females.
In Hosur, the literate population is 358,760 (198,298 males and 160,462 females). The illiterate population is 180,903 (78,838 males and 102,065 females).