Chittar - Konni, Pathanamthitta

Chittar is a village situated in the Konni taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 28 km from Ranni and around 35 km from Pathanamthitta. Chittar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chittar is 628321. The village covers a total geographical area of 67737 hectares and falls under the 689663 pincode. Pathanamthitta is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chittar

According to the 2011 Census, Chittar village had a total population of 31,969 people, including 15,282 males and 16,687 females, living in 8,722 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.90%, with male literacy at 97.16% and female literacy at 94.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,843, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 917.

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

Nearby Villages of Chittar

Chittar 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 Chittar

Chittar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadaynallur, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathanamthitta to Chittar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pathanamthitta to Chittar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chittar

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

Health Facilities in Chittar

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

FAQs about Chittar