Chitheri - Mulbagal, Kolar

Chitheri is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Urukuntemittur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitheri is 622949. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.7 hectares and falls under the 563127 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chitheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mulbagal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chitheri

According to the 2011 Census, Chitheri village had a total population of 317 people, including 152 males and 165 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.13%, with male literacy at 81.89% and female literacy at 56.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chitheri

Chitheri 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chitheri

Chitheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Chitheri is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Chitheri is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitheri

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

Health Facilities in Chitheri

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

FAQs about Chitheri