Hosur

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Hosur v • d • e Tamil Nadu • India
Hosur
District(s)	Krishnagiri
Coordinates	12.72° N 77.82° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 879 m (2,884 ft)
Population	84,314 (2001)

Coordinates: 12.72° N 77.82° E

Hosur (Tamil: ஓசூர்) is a Town and a municipality in Krishnagiri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a taluk of Krishnagiri district. It is located about 40 kilometres south-east of Bangalore. According to the 2001 census, its population is 84,310. Hosur is known for its manufacturing industries and its mediterranean climate.

1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 Industries
5 Tourism
6 Agriculture
7 References
8 External links

[edit] History

Hosur was founded by King Rama Natha during the year 1290. He belonged to Hoysala Dynasty. The rule of Hoysala Dynasty came to an end after Pallavaraya III died during the war with Maaravarman Sundarapandyan of Pandian Dynasty. During British period, Salem District collector Walton Illiat Lockardt, made Hosur the head quarters for Salem district. Before industrialization began in this part of the state of Tamil Nadu, Hosur was a village surrounded by forests. During 1980s industrialization began with the help of SIPCOT and Hosur gradually developed into a busy industrial town.

[edit] Geography

Hosur is located at 12.72° N 77.82° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 879 metres (2883 feet).

[edit] Demographics

According to 2001 India census^GRIndia, Hosur had a population of 84,314. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Hosur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 70%. In Hosur, 16% of the population is under 12 years of age. This town has a uniqueness of having 30% population consisting of Bachelors (Singles).

[edit] Industries

Hosur houses a lot of industries right from abrasives, automobiles, bakery to wielding and wire mesh industries. TVS Motor Company and Ashok Leyland are famous Indian automobile companies which have their manufacturing units in Hosur. Another significant establishment is Titan Industries, which happens to be India's largest and world's sixth largest watch manufacturer. The list of different type of industries in Hosur and their contact information can be found here. There are more than 750 industries classified as Large - 85, Small and Tiny - 512 and remaining are either unregistered or sole proprietorships type industries. The Bangalore-Hosur highway has been witnessing a lot of development over the last few years.

[edit] Tourism

The first Governor General of independent India, Rajaji was born on December 8, 1878 in Thorapalli Village near Hosur (about 6 km from Hosur) in Salem District (now Krishnagiri District) of Tamil Nadu.

Hosur is famous for its hill temple whose presiding deity is Thiru Chandirachoodeshwarar (a name for Lord Shiva). The panoramic view from this hill is enchanting.

Around 150 kilometres from Hosur is the Hogenakal Falls across the river Cauvery. Travelling to Hogenekal from Bangalore via Chandapuram, Anekal, Thally, Denkanikottai, Anchetty, is a pleasure, as this route is covered by reserved forest areas. Wild animals, particularly elephants, can be spotted. Bettamugilaalam is the highest peak of this area.

Thally, a village 25 Kms from Hosur is known as Little England for its mediterranean climate.

[edit] Agriculture

A rich variety of fruits and vegetables are cultivated in Hosur. These consist of tomatoes, cabbages, onions etc. A large amount of roses are exported from here.