Chittur
Chittur is a Town and Taluka in Palakkad District of Kerala. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Chittur Block (CD) is 05650. The total area of Chittur Taluka is 1,136 km², which includes 1,101.95 km² of rural area and 34.28 km² of urban area. Chittur has a sex ratio of approximately 1033 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chittur Taluka
Chittur Taluka has a total of 30 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chittur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayiloor | Ayiloor | Chittur (34 km) |
| 2 | Chittur | Nalleppilly | Chittur (9 km) |
| 3 | Elavancherry | Elavancherry | Chittur (25 km) |
| 4 | Eruthempathy | Eruthampathy | Chittur (15 km) |
| 5 | Kairady | Ayiloor | Chittur (40 km) |
| 6 | Koduvayur | Koduvayur | Chittur |
| 7 | Koduvayur Ii | Koduvayur | Palakkad (13 km) |
| 8 | Kollengode I | Kollengode | Chittur (16 km) |
| 9 | Kollengode Ii | Kollengode | Chittur (20 km) |
| 10 | Kozhinjampara | Kozhinjampara | Chittur (12 km) |
| 11 | Kozhipathy | Eruthampathy | Chittur (12 km) |
| 12 | Moolathara | Perumatty | Chittur (21 km) |
| 13 | Muthalamada I | Muthalamada | Chittur (14 km) |
| 14 | Muthalamada Ii | Muthalamada | Chittur (14 km) |
| 15 | Nalleppilly | Nalleppilly | Chittur (7 km) |
| 16 | Nelliyampathy | Nelliampathy | Chittur (48 km) |
| 17 | Nemmara | Nemmara | Palakkad (25 km) |
| 18 | Ozhalapathy | Vadakarapathy | Chittur (38 km) |
| 19 | Pallassana | Pallassana | Chittur (18 km) |
| 20 | Pattanchery | Pattencherry | Chittur (6 km) |
| 21 | Perumatty | Perumatty | Chittur (12 km) |
| 22 | Puthunagaram | Puthunagaram | Chittur |
| 23 | Thathamangalam | Pattencherry | Tathamangalam |
| 24 | Thekkedesom | Nalleppilly | Chittur (12 km) |
| 25 | Thiruvazhiyad | Ayiloor | Chittur (10 km) |
| 26 | Vadakarapathy | Vadakarapathy | Chittur (15 km) |
| 27 | Vadavannur | Vadavannur | Chittur (14 km) |
| 28 | Valiyavallampathy | Kozhinjampara | Chittur (10 km) |
| 29 | Vallanghy | Nemmara | Palakkad (28 km) |
| 30 | Vandithavalam | Perumatty | Chittur (11 km) |
Population of Chittur Taluka
The population profile of Chittur Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Chittur Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,37,738 | 3,66,845 | 70,893 |
| Male Population | 2,15,309 | 1,80,518 | 34,791 |
| Female Population | 2,22,429 | 1,86,327 | 36,102 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,994 | 34,087 | 6,907 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,851 | 17,327 | 3,524 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,143 | 16,760 | 3,383 |
| Literate Population | 3,30,049 | 2,72,867 | 57,182 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,73,401 | 1,44,076 | 29,325 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,56,648 | 1,28,791 | 27,857 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,07,689 | 93,978 | 13,711 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 41,908 | 36,442 | 5,466 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 65,781 | 57,536 | 8,245 |
| Total Households | 1,04,996 | 88,351 | 16,645 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chittur Taluka is around 4,37,738 people. This includes 2,15,309 males and 2,22,429 females. Rural population is about 3,66,845 (1,80,518 males and 1,86,327 females), while urban population is nearly 70,893 (34,791 males and 36,102 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 40,994 of the population, with 20,851 boys and 20,143 girls. Rural areas have 34,087 children, and urban areas have about 6,907 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,30,049 literate people in Chittur Taluka, including 1,73,401 literate males and 1,56,648 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,72,867 individuals and urban literacy covers around 57,182 people.
- About 1,07,689 people in Chittur Taluka are not literate, including 41,908 males and 65,781 females. Rural areas include 93,978 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 13,711 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,04,996 households, with 88,351 in villages and 16,645 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chittur Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 71,878 | 61,625 | 10,253 |
| SC Male Population | 35,245 | 30,201 | 5,044 |
| SC Female Population | 36,633 | 31,424 | 5,209 |
| Total ST Population | 11,632 | 11,566 | 66 |
| ST Male Population | 5,782 | 5,748 | 34 |
| ST Female Population | 5,850 | 5,818 | 32 |
| Population Density | 385 / km² | 333 / km² | 2,068 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chittur Taluka is approximately 71,878 people, including 35,245 males and 36,633 females. Around 61,625 people live in rural parts. Nearly 10,253 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chittur Taluka is about 11,632 people, including 5,782 males and 5,850 females. Around 11,566 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 66 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 385 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 333 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,068 people per sq. km.