Hosur is rapidly evolving into a key urban and industrial hub in South India, driven by the initiatives of the Hosur New Town Development Authority (HNTDA). From its historical roots as a small town to its strategic growth alongside Bangalore, Hosur is now at the center of major development projects including the STRR (Satellite Town Ring Road), a 500-acre Tech City, and a proposed international airport at Shoolagiri. HNTDA's master plan, launched in November 2022, focuses on expanding infrastructure, housing, and connectivity, especially towards the south and east of Mathigiri Circle. With key investments from Tata Electronics and strong support from both the Tamil Nadu and Central governments, Hosur is emerging as a Twin City to Bangalore and a high-potential destination for industries, IT/ITES companies, logistics, and real estate investments.
HOSUR GEOGRAPHY & DEMOGRAPHY
The area behind Shoolagiri, Rayakottai, Denkanikottai, and Thalli was historically covered in dense forest, which acted as a natural barrier. As a result, Tamil-speaking populations did not extensively settle in these regions beyond the forest belt toward Hosur. Over time, Hosur began to be populated predominantly by migrants from Andhra Pradesh, due to the proximity of the Andhra-Tamil Nadu border, especially near Kuppam. This narrow, wedge-shaped region between the forests of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu - which includes Old Hosur and newly planned areas of Hosur - became largely Telugu-speaking. During the state reorganization (bifurcation), there was even local advocacy for merging this area into Andhra Pradesh due to its linguistic and cultural alignment. However, geographically, this triangular strip lay entirely within Tamil Nadu's boundaries, and thus, it was officially merged into Tamil Nadu. Today, the demographic profile of this region reflects its multilingual roots: 80% of the population speaks Telugu, 65% can speak Kannada, 25-30% speak Tamil, 25% can speak or understand Hindi. One interesting outcome of this linguistic diversity is that land registrations, which were earlier done in Telugu or Tamil, are now mostly conducted in English, as a neutral and widely understood medium.
WHAT IS HOSUR TOWN NOW?
During the 1980s, Hosur began to grow into a small industrial town, expanding steadily towards Bangalore due to its close proximity. The northern expansion reached Bagalur town and stopped at the Karnataka border, while the western side extended up to Attibele, also near the border. However, the eastern and southern regions experienced much slower development. The east mostly saw highway-related growth, as the road connects Hosur to Krishnagiri and further to Tiruvannamalai. The southern region, which lies at a higher elevation (covering areas such as Kelamangalam, Rayakottai, and Denkanikottai), is well known for its natural landscapes, hillocks, cool climate, frequent rainfall, dams, lakes, resorts, and camping/trekking locations. It is home to numerous large farm companies, poly houses, and thousands of nurseries. This region produces approximately 85% of the flowers and 50% of the vegetables consumed in Bangalore, with a significant portion also being exported. It is also one of South India's leading hubs for granite cutting and polishing. The Thalli Garden & Lake area in the south was famously referred to as "Little England" by the British, owing to its cool, pleasant weather. This southern route is also the main access point for visitors from Bangalore traveling to the famous Hogenakkal Falls. [Our new layouts are located this side.]
500-ACRE TECH CITY (IT/ITES PARK)
The major industrial domains expanding in Hosur include transportation, cargo, warehousing, packaging, industrial manufacturing, tools, automotive, storage batteries, electric vehicles (EV), electronics, aviation, sleep products, furniture, and cold storage. Granite mining, stone cutting, nurseries, poly-houses, and flower exports are already well-established in the region. These sectors are considered among the largest in South India, with Hosur playing a key role in their growth. Additionally, a 500-acre Tech City is being planned to host IT/ITES companies, which is expected to further accelerate the development of Hosur New Town.
7.6 Km from Hosur New Town HNTDA
