Chitherippattu - Vanapuram, Kallakurichi

Chitherippattu is a village situated in the Vanapuram taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Sankarapuram and around 80 km from Viluppuram.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitherippattu is 633364. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.27 hectares and falls under the 605755 pincode. Thiyagadurgam is the nearest town.

Chitherippattu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Thirukoilur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Viluppuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chitherippattu

According to the 2011 Census, Chitherippattu village had a total population of 419 people, including 218 males and 201 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.00%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 56.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population419218201
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482325
Scheduled Castes (SC)1699178
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population256156100
Illiterate Population16362101

Nearby Villages of Chitherippattu

Chitherippattu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PallippattuSouth-East1.91 km
PalayasiruvangurNorth-West1.92 km
ChithalNorth-East2.21 km
PeralEast3.54 km
Melapalangur R.f.North3.70 km
AnaikkaraikkottalamSouth-West3.79 km
MozhipattuSouth-East3.99 km
MelapalangurNorth-East4.19 km
NeyivanathamWest4.36 km
KallerikuppamWest4.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chitherippattu

Chitherippattu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pukkirivari, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Chitherippattu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitherippattu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chitherippattu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chitherippattu

Where is Chitherippattu located?

Chitherippattu village is located in Vanapuram Taluka, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the pincode of Chitherippattu?

The pincode of Chitherippattu is 605755.

What is the population of Chitherippattu?

Chitherippattu had a total population of 419, including 218 males and 201 females.

How many households are there in Chitherippattu?

Chitherippattu had 98 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chitherippattu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitherippattu was 69.00%. Male literacy was 80.00% and female literacy was 56.82%.