Chityala - Krishnagiri, Kurnool

Chityala is a village situated in the Krishnagiri mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnagiri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Chityala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chityala is 594216. The village covers a total geographical area of 3098 hectares and falls under the 518222 pincode. Dhone is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chityala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chityala

As per Census 2011, Chityala village has a total population of 5,269 people, consisting of 2,721 males and 2,548 females. The village has 1,115 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 730 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,142 literate and 3,127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 628 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chityala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,2692,7212,548
Child Population (0–6 yrs)730416314
Scheduled Castes (SC)628312316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1035746
Literate Population2,1421,369773
Illiterate Population3,1271,3521,775

Nearby Villages of Chityala

Chityala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KambalapaduNorth-East5.01 km
Chunchu YerragudiNorth-West5.81 km
VenkatapuramSouth-East6.08 km
AlamkondaSouth-West6.85 km
KatarikondaSouth-West6.94 km
YerukalacheruvuNorth7.75 km
LakkasagaramWest8.45 km
YapadinneSouth8.98 km
AmakathaduEast9.80 km
UngaranigundlaSouth-East10.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chityala

Public transport in the Chityala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malliyala, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhone to Chityala is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Chityala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chityala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chityala village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chityala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chityala village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chityala

Where is Chityala located?

Chityala village is located in Krishnagiri Mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chityala?

Chityala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chityala?

The pincode of Chityala is 518222.

What is the population of Chityala?

Chityala has a total population of 5,269, including 2,721 males and 2,548 females.

How many households are there in Chityala?

There are 1,115 households in Chityala.

What is the literacy rate in Chityala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chityala is 40.65%. Male literacy is 50.31% and female literacy is 30.34%.