Hosagavi
Hosagavi is a village in the Mandya district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It lies 28 kilometers northwest of Maddur and 2.5 kilometers northwest of Abalavadi. It has the Grama Panchayath office, which constitutes 5 Villages Hosagavi, Chikkahosagavi, D Malligere, Somanahalli and Kumbarakopplu.
The village comprises roughly 496 families and is governed by an elected head, known as the Sarpanch, with elections held every five years. The 2011 Census data indicates that the village's population is 2,331.
According to a journal, Hosagavi has a historical significance due to the presence of inscribed, hero, memorial stones and a temple dating back to the medieval and late medieval periods.
According to a study conducted in 2010, Hosagavi experiences issues in the functioning of its Grama Sabhas. In these assemblies, there is a prevalent perception of casteism, partiality and nepotism in the selection of beneficiaries for various government schemes. The elite and influential community members, often referred to as "big-wigs", are reported to dominate the decision making processes.