Chithari

Chithari is a village located in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Kanhangad (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Kasaragod. As per 2009 stats, Ajanoor is the gram panchayat of Chithari village.

Here you can discover what makes Chithari unique in its vibrant Hosdurg-Kasaragod region. You’ll see Chithari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chithari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chithari is 627138. The village spans a total geographical area of 1327 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671316. Kanhangad is nearest town to Chithari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chithari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kanhangad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chithari

Population of Chithari

According to the 2011 Census, Chithari has a total population of about 16,074, with approximately 7,588 males and 8,486 females. The sex ratio is around 1118 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,978 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 254 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 311. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.35%, with male literacy at about 81.73% and female literacy near 77.21%. There are around 3,308 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chithari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chithari

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chithari. As per the 2011 stats, Chithari had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chithari

Knowing the nearby villages of Chithari helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chithari.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chithari