Chittanur

Chittanur is a village located in Devakottai taluka of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Devakottai (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Sivaganga. As per 2009 stats, Chittamur is the gram panchayat of Chittanur village.

Here you can discover what makes Chittanur unique in its vibrant Devakottai-Sivaganga region. You’ll see Chittanur’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 Chittanur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chittanur is 640154. The village spans a total geographical area of 484.98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 630302. Devakottai is nearest town to Chittanur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chittanur 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 Karaikudi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chittanur

Population of Chittanur

According to the 2011 Census, Chittanur has a total population of about 734, with approximately 370 males and 364 females. The sex ratio is around 983 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 554 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.44%, with male literacy at about 80.27% and female literacy near 60.44%. There are around 168 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chittanur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chittanur

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

Nearby Villages of Chittanur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chittanur