Hosur facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hosur
City
Skyline view of Hosur city
Nicknames:  Little England, Flower city, Industrial city
Hosur Location in Tamil Nadu Show map of Tamil Nadu Hosur Location in India Show map of India
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
• Body	Hosur City Municipal Corporation
Area
• City	72.45 km2 (27.97 sq mi)
• Metro	1,071.79 km2 (413.82 sq mi)
Elevation	880 m (2,890 ft)
Population  (2022)
• City	345,000
• Density	4,762/km2 (12,333/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	635109, 635110,635126,635130
Area code(s)	04344
ISO 3166 code	04344
Vehicle registration	TN 70
Sex ratio	1000:963 ♂/♀
Website	https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/hosur/

Welcome to Hosur! This busy industrial city is in the Tamil Nadu state of India. It's one of the 21 big cities in Tamil Nadu that are run by a special city government. Hosur sits near the River Ponnaiyar. It's about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Bengaluru and 306 kilometers (190 miles) west of Chennai, the state capital. Hosur is famous for its many factories. Big companies like Ashok Leyland, Titan, and TVS Motors make things here.

Hosur's Past: A Glimpse into History

view of Chandra Choodeswarar Temple, Hosur in 1860

British fort used during the Third Anglo-Mysore War

Hosur has a long and interesting history. In the 13th century, during the Chola period, it was known as Murasu Nadu. By the 16th century, it started being called Hosur, which is its name today.

Ancient Temples and Rulers

The Chandrachoodeshwara Swamy Temple is very old, built in the 11th century. It has writings that show how the Hoysalas helped the temple around 1200 CE. After the Hoysalas, the area became part of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Later, Hosur was part of the Kingdom of Mysore. In the late 1700s, the British fought a war with Tipu Sultan. After losing, Tipu Sultan gave the southern part of his kingdom to the British in 1801.

Hosur Becomes an Industrial City

During the 1980s, Hosur started to grow into an industrial town. This happened with help from the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu. More factories and businesses came to the city.

Hosur has grown a lot over the years. It started as a small town council in 1962. It became a municipality (a bigger town government) in 1992 and then a special grade municipality in 1998. Finally, in 2019, Hosur became one of the 21 municipal corporations in Tamil Nadu. This means it's now a major city with its own city government.

How Hosur is Governed

Hosur is managed by the Hosur City Municipal Corporation. This group was created in 2019. The city is divided into four main areas: East, West, North, and South.

City Leaders

The city's main leader is the Mayor. The Mayor and other city officials, called councillors, are chosen by the people who live in Hosur through voting. This helps make sure the city is run fairly for everyone.

Hosur's Climate: Enjoying the Weather

Hosur has a tropical savanna climate. This means it has clear wet and dry seasons. Because Hosur is high up, it usually has a pleasant and mild climate all year round. Sometimes it can get very hot, but usually the weather is comfortable.

Temperature and Rainfall

The coolest month in Hosur is January, with an average low temperature of about 17.1°C (62.8°F). The hottest month is May, with an average high temperature of about 33.6°C (92.5°F). Winters are usually mild, and summer heat is often cooled down by thunderstorms. Hosur gets rain from both the northeast and southwest monsoons. The wettest months are October, September, and August.

People and Languages in Hosur

Languages in Hosur taluk (2011)      Tamil (42.1%)     Telugu (32.2%)     Kannada (17.1%)     Urdu (5.6%)     Others (3%)

In 2011, Hosur had a population of 116,821 people. For every 1,000 males, there were 968 females. This is a good balance compared to the national average.

Languages Spoken

Tamil is the main language spoken in Hosur. However, you'll also hear Telugu and Kannada quite often. This is because Hosur was once part of the Mysore Kingdom before states were reorganized by language in 1956. Many people have moved to Hosur for work in the factories, bringing different languages with them.

Religions in Hosur

Most people in Hosur are Hindus. There are also many Muslims and Christians. You can also find smaller groups of Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains living in the city.

Hosur's Economy: A Hub of Industry and Agriculture

Hosur is a very important industrial center. Many big companies have their factories here.

Major Industries

• Automobile and Manufacturing: Companies like TVS Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Caterpillar Inc. make vehicles and heavy machinery.
• Other Products: Titan makes watches and jewelry. Other companies produce paints, medicines, food, and even electric vehicles like Ather Energy.
• Technology: There are plans to build a special area for Information Technology (IT) companies near Hosur. Being close to Bengaluru (Bangalore) is a big plus for these tech companies.

Farming and Flowers

The land around Hosur is very fertile. Farmers grow many different fruits and vegetables. These include tomatoes, onions, mangoes, and carrots.

Hosur is also famous for its roses! They are grown in large numbers. There are plans to build a special center for selling flowers. These flowers are even sent to other countries like Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Getting Around Hosur: Transport Links

Hosur is well-connected to other cities by road, rail, and air.

Road Travel

Major highways pass through Hosur. AH43 (NH 44) connects Hosur to big cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Salem, and Madurai. This highway is part of the important Golden Quadrilateral network.

Train Journeys

Hosur Railway station

Hosur has its own railway station. It's on the railway line that goes between Bengaluru and Salem. You can catch frequent passenger trains between Hosur and Bengaluru. The station has tracks for both passenger and freight (cargo) trains.

Bus Services

Hosur has a large central bus station. It was named after a famous local politician, K. Appavu Pillai. Many different bus companies operate from here, connecting Hosur to towns and cities across Tamil Nadu and neighboring states.

Aerial view of Hosur bus station

Air Travel

The closest major airport is Kempegowda International Airport, which is about 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Hosur. Hosur also has its own small airport, the Hosur Aerodrome, which was built in 1994.

Learning in Hosur: Schools and Colleges

Hosur has many schools and colleges for students of all ages.

Schools

• Vanaprastha International School
• Mathakondapalli Model School
• Sishya School
• Nalandha International Public School
• Advaith International Academy
• Asian Christian High School
• Diamond Stone International School
• Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Bagalur Road
• RVGBHS School, Rayakkottai Road, HOSUR
• RVGGHS School, Kamaraj Colony, HOSUR
• GHS School (urdhu medium)
• Green Valley Matriculation School
• Gurukulam Global Residential School
• Hosur Public School
• Litera Valley Zee School
• Maharishi Vidya Mandir
• Oakridge International School
• Parimalam Matric Higher Secondary School
• Seventh Day Adventist
• Siddharth Village Public School
• Sri Chaitanya School
• Sri Gurukulam Secondary School
• Sri Vijay Vidyalaya
• Sri Vijay Vidyashram
• St. Joseph Matric Higher Secondary and Primary School
• Swathy Group of Schools
• The Ashok Leyland School
• The Titan school
• TVS Academy
• KBG Foundation
• Vailankanni Matric Higher Secondary School
• Bhagavan Shree Ramakrishna Matric Higher Secondary school
• MS Dhoni global school

Colleges

• Govt Arts and Science College
• Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
• Adhiyamaan College of Polytechnic
• Adhiyamaan College of Education
• MGR Art and Science College
• St Peter's Medical College Hospital and Research Institute
• Er. Perumal Manimekalai Polytechnic and Engineering College
• St Joseph's Arts and Science College for Women
• St Joseph's ITI and Polytechnic College
• Government ITI
• Adhiyamaan Teacher Training institute
• College of Poultry Production and Management

Fun Places to Visit in Hosur

Hosur has some interesting spots to explore!

• Rajaji Memorial: This is a memorial at Thorapalli, the birthplace of Rajaji, an important leader.
• Sri Chandrachoodeshwara Temple: A beautiful and ancient temple to visit.
• Ecological Park & Walkers Lane: Located at Rama Naicken Lake, this is a great place for a walk and to enjoy nature.
• Kelavarapalli Reservoir Project: About 10 km (6 miles) from Hosur, this dam across the Ponniar River is a popular attraction.
• Dakshina Thirupathi Temple: Found at the entrance of the Sanamavu forest, along the Bengaluru Highway.
• Shree Parshwa Susheel Dham Swetamber Jain Temple: A famous Jain temple about 19 km (12 miles) from Hosur.

See also

In Spanish: Hosur para niños