Happy TravellerWelcome to Hoskote, a historic taluk located in the Bangalore Rural District of India. Originally known as Ooscota or Ooscata, this fascinating city is steeped in history and culture. Hoskote is headquartered in the Hosakote town and consists of four hoblis – Anugondanahalli, Jadigenahalli, Nandagudi, and Sulibele. With 294 villages in Hoskote taluk, there are plenty of sights and experiences to discover here.
HISTORY:
Hoskote has a rich history, having been a Jagir of Maratha warrior Shahaji Raje for around 50 years and also part of Swarajya of Shivaji. The city played a significant role in the First British-Mysore War and was the site of the Battle of Ooscata on the night of 22-23 August 1768.
DEMOGRAPHICS:
As of the 2011 India census, Hoskote had a population of 219,000, with males constituting 52% of the population and females 48%. The literacy rate in Hoskote is higher than the state average, with an average literacy rate of 86.22%. Male literacy is 89.58%, and female literacy is 82.68%. Hoskote also has a significant population of children under 6 years old, making up 11.98% of its population.
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If you’re looking for more places to explore in Hoskote, be sure to check out Jadigenahalli and Sulibele.
We hope you enjoyed this brief introduction to Hoskote and that it has inspired you to plan your next adventure to this captivating city.
