Chittur

Block / Taluka Sorab
District Shimoga
State Karnataka

About Chittur

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chittur village is 607670. Chittur village is located in Sorab taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Sorab (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Chitturu is the gram panchayat of Chittur village.

The total geographical area of village is 446.49 hectares. Chittur has a total population of 1,130 peoples, out of which male population is 594 while female population is 536. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 902 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chittur village is 69.03% out of which 73.91% males and 63.62% females are literate. There are about 236 houses in chittur village. Pincode of chittur village locality is 577447.

Siralkoppa is nearest town to chittur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Chittur

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,130 594 536
Literate Population 780 439 341
Illiterate Population 350 155 195

Connectivity of Chittur

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chittur

Frequently Asked Questions about Chittur

Where is Chittur located?

Chittur village is situated in Sorab Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chittur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chittur is Chitturu (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Chittur?

The pincode of Chittur is 577447, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Chittur as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chittur is 1,130, with 594 males and 536 females.

How many households are there in Chittur as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Chittur village has a total of 236 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chittur as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chittur is 69.03%. The male literacy rate is 73.91%, while the female literacy rate is 63.62%.