* Kasaba: This word refers to a town or a small urban area. It can also mean a "market town".
* Hobli: This word refers to a subdivision of a taluk (a district in Karnataka). It's a smaller administrative unit within a taluk, similar to a sub-district or a block in other states.
Therefore, Kasaba Hobli literally translates to "town hobli" or "market town hobli". It essentially refers to a Hobli that contains a town or a market town within its boundaries.
This terminology is specific to Karnataka and is often used in land records and administrative documents. It indicates a Hobli with a significant urban population center.