Chithari — Hosdurg, Kasaragod, Kerala

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LGD code: 627138
Pincode: 671316
Population: 16,074
Households: 3,308
Literacy rate: 79.3%
Sex ratio: 1118 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 5,575

Key facts — Chithari

LGD code: 627138
Pincode: 671316
Population (Census 2011): 16,074
Population (projected 2026): 18,951
Households: 3,308
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1118
Literacy rate: 79.3%
Block / Mandal: Hosdurg
Nearest police station: Police Station, Vadakara (10.4 km)
Nearest PHC: VIMS Skin Care Center (9.7 km)
Nearest post office: Rayarangoth Branch Post Office (7.7 km)
Nearest bank: Canara Bank (8.3 km)
Nearest railway station: Vadakara railway station (10.3 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kasaragod district level

Then & Now

Chithari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

16,074

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

18,951

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

3,308

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

3,900

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 16,074Census 2011
Households: 3,308Census 2011
Literacy rate: 79.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1118 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 18,9512026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3,9002026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,74,09,123ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 984NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 95.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 35.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kasaragod district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kasaragod district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kasaragod district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Chithari on the map

Centred on Hosdurg mandal

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Notable places near Chithari · Hosdurg mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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80 places mapped

Shop· 14
School· 10
Anganwadi· 9
Post office· 7
Mosque· 6
Bank· 6
Library· 5
Bus stop· 4
Hospital· 4
Restaurant· 3
PHC· 3
ATM· 2
Temple· 2
High school· 1
Monument· 1
Church· 1
Railway· 1
Police· 1

Religion

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Mosque
Kadappuram Palli
📍 7.4 km awayOSM
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Mosque
Muttungal Jumuath Palli
📍 7.5 km awayOSM
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Mosque
Karakkad Juma Masjid
📍 7.7 km awayOSM
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Mosque
Muttungal KiyakkeJumuath Plli
📍 7.8 km awayOSM
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Church · orthodox
Mar Gregorio's orthodox syrian church,vadakara
📍 9.3 km awayOSM
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Temple
Ganapathi temple
📍 10.4 km awayOSM
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Mosque
Arakkilad Juma Masjid
📍 10.5 km awayOSM
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Mosque
Adakkatheru Juma Masjid
📍 10.5 km awayOSM
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Temple
paradevada kshethram
📍 10.6 km awayOSM
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Education

Library
KrishnanVaidyar Memorial Library
📍 7.0 km awayOSM
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Library
M Dasan Memorial Library
📍 7.3 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Ceeyam Hospitals (P) Ltd
📍 9.5 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Janatha Hospital
📍 9.6 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Rayarangoth Branch Post Office
📍 7.7 km awayOSM
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Post office
Muttungal West Post Office
📍 7.9 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · grocery
Ration Shop
📍 7.8 km awayOSM
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Shop · grocery
Ration Shop
📍 8.1 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
NADAPURAM ROAD BUS STOP
📍 7.5 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Peruvattam Thazha Bus Stop
📍 8.9 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · tomb
Chundil Moosa Musliyar Maqam(N:M)
📍 7.5 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Chithari?

The pincode of Chithari, Hosdurg mandal, Kasaragod district, Kerala is 671316.

In which district is Chithari located?

Chithari is a village in Hosdurg mandal of Kasaragod district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Chithari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chithari village has a population of 16,074 across 3,308 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chithari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chithari village is 79.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Chithari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chithari village is 1118 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Chithari?

The nearest health facility to Chithari is Ceeyam Hospitals (P) Ltd (~9.5 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Chithari?

The nearest railway station to Chithari is Vadakara railway station (~10.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chithari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chithari, including Karunya Benevolent Fund, Snehapoorvam, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Chithari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chithari village is 627138.

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