Chittapur - Lingasugur, Raichur

Chittapur is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Lingsugur and around 118 km from Raichur. Chittapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chittapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chittapur is 600396. The village covers a total geographical area of 1823.41 hectares and falls under the 584127 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Chittapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chittapur village had a total population of 2,094 people, including 1,068 males and 1,026 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.75%, with male literacy at 76.21% and female literacy at 42.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 712, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Chittapur

Chittapur 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 Chittapur

Chittapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudala Sangam, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Chittapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Chittapur is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chittapur

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

Health Facilities in Chittapur

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

FAQs about Chittapur