Chittur - Sorab, Shivamogga

Chittur is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Sorab and around 72 km from Shimoga. Chitturu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chittur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chittur is 607670. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.49 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chittur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sorab Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chittur

According to the 2011 Census, Chittur village had a total population of 1,130 people, including 594 males and 536 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.23%, with male literacy at 83.78% and female literacy at 72.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Chittur

Chittur 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 Chittur

Chittur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagar Jambagaru, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Chittur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Chittur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chittur

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

Health Facilities in Chittur

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

FAQs about Chittur