Hosadurga
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Hosadurga 2nd road boys ಹೊಸದುರ್ಗ |
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| Coordinates: 13°48′N 76°17′E / 13.8°N 76.29°ECoordinates: 13°48′N 76°17′E / 13.8°N 76.29°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State |
 Karnataka
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| District | Chitradurga |
| Elevation | 739 m (2,425 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 28,370 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 577527 |
| Telephone code | +91-8199 |
| Vehicle registration | KA 16 |
| Website | www |
Hosadurga (Kannada: ಹೊಸದುರ್ಗ) is a town in Chitradurga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the Taluk centre of the taluk with same name.
Hosadurga is located in Karnataka, India. It has an average elevation of 739 meters (2424 feet).
As of the 2011 India census, Hosadurga had 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%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 70%. In Hosadurga, 12% of the population is under seven years of age.
As of July 5th 2016 B.G.Govindappa represents Hosadurga in State assembly. Prior to B.G.Govindappa, Goolihatti Shekhar was the MLA from Hosadurga who was also a Sports minister during BJP term in Karnataka.
Agriculture is the main activity of this region. Coconut trees are found in abundance and Coconut based industries (Coconut Oil extraction, Coconut Coir etc.) are established here. RAMCO CEMENT PLANT Located near to Mathodu hobali, this Plant has a capacity of 0.29 MTPA.Though the plant capacity is relatively small, it has a computer-controlled Central Control Room (CCR) to monitor the quality of raw materials and cement. In addition to the usual instruments and equipment for cement testing, the Plant is equipped with XRF
Many minerals like iron ore, manganese and dolomite are found in this taluk. Ramco Cement Factory (Earlier it was Gokul Cements owned by M S Ramaiah group of industries) is situated in Mathodu Village of the Hosadurga Taluk. Now this is the only cement factory in Hosadurga Taluk. There were many cement factories in 90's but due to the lack of limestone some of them are closed.
Sanehalli village has a Mutt and houses a theatre institute, and its Repertory company takes out shows to towns and cities across Karnataka every November. A branch of the Sri Taralabalu Jagadguru Brihanmath is located here. Sri. Panditaradya Swamiji is the head of the Matt. The Shivasanchara Drama Company was founded by him. The pontiff is a playwright of some merit, and produces theatre students describe as morality plays, but he is better known as an enlightened supporter of theatre education.
One of the historical places located 10 km away from Hosadurga and here is one Ancient (Cholas regime) Temple called Sri Prasanna Channa Keshva Swamy. It has a beautiful chariot, and other various ancient idols. Baguru was derived by "BAGHYAPURI". There are "101 temples" as well as "101 wells" in Bagur. This village is also known as " Sannakki Baguru" reason is that since several years, this village is producing small size rice.It has two lakes is Mudala Muttina Kere (East lake) and Paduvanada Kere (West lake)
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