Hoskote
| Hoskote (ಹೊಸಕೋಟೆ) | |
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| Coordinates | 13°04′N 77°48′E / 13.07°N 77.8°ECoordinates: 13°04′N 77°48′E / 13.07°N 77.8°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District(s) | Bangalore Rural |
| Population | 36,333 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 875 metres (2,871 ft) |
Hoskote (Kannada: ಹೊಸಕೋಟೆ) Hoskote is a taluk in Bangalore Rural District. Headquartered at the Hoskote town, it consists of 5 Hoblis - Anugondanahalli, Jadigenahalli, Kasaba, Nandagudi and Sulibele. Agriculture, Apiculture and horticulture are primary occupations of people here, although the industrialization in the recent times in Hoskote and places around has thrown up new opportunities for the people.
Hoskote town is the headquarters of the Hoskote Taluk, and lies at the intersection of NH-4 and NH-207 and as such is a busy town with both resident and floating population. The rest of this wiki is about Hoskote Town.
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[edit] History
In modern history, Hoskote finds mention as the site of the Battle of Ooscota (22 August 1768) during the First Anglo-Mysore War.
[edit] Connectivity
Lying on NH 4, and about 36 km from Bangalore City(MAJESTIC), Hoskote is well connected to Bangalore by buses (BMTC as well as KSRTC buses). The nearest railway stations to Hoskote are the Krishnarajapuram and Whitefield railway stations.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Hoskote had a population of 36,333. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Hoskote has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 65%. Hoskote has 12% of its population under 6 years of age.
[edit] Trivia and places of interest
- Hoskote is a destination for birdwatchers and parasailers ( the dried lake-bed is used for the purpose ). Villages with rustic views around Hoskote are a treat for shutterbugs.
- The annual Karaga and the Avimukteshwara Jatre are held in April–May (Chaitra-Poornima) when more than 10,000 people gather
- Avimukteshwara, Varadaraja and the Vithoba temples in the old fort area
- The town also has shrines of Nagareshwara, Maravva and Venugopala. Other temples include the popular Saibaba Mandir and the Panchamukhi Vinayaka Temple.
- There are four mosques in the town. In a private garden near the fort is a Dargah ascribed to Saballi Sab Ali Sab, who is said to have lived about 200 years ago.
- Bethesda AG Church, Hoskote. Malayalam Church service every sunday from 7. 45 am to 9. 45 am. Contact 9845400800 / 9845800400
- Hoskote Mission of Mar Thoma church is one of the oldest Mission organization in this area, which was started in 1946.
- Other places to visit close by are Kaiwara ( Chintamani Taluk, 40 km from Hoskote on the Chintamani road), Shivarapatna ( Malur Taluk, known for its rich culture of sculptors and sculpting ) and Chikkatirupathi ( 27 km, a famous temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a mini replica of the famous temple in Thirumala )
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