Chittur village, Veppur taluk | Pincode 606302

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LGD code: 637113
Pincode: 606302
Post office: Nallur (Cuddalore)
Population: 2,213
Households: 600
Literacy rate: 53.5%
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,131
Distance to district centre: 218 km
Distance to mandal centre: 149 km
Distance to Chennai: 442 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 419 km
Nearest railway station: Ramanathapuram · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Anbu Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chittur compares

By population, Chittur ranks #15 of 56 villages in Veppur mandal.

Literacy rate

53.5%

−7.0% vs mandal average

Chittur: 53.5%
Veppur mandal: 60.5%
Cuddalore district: 69.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

992

+34 vs mandal average

Chittur: 992
Veppur mandal: 958

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Chittur: 3.7
Veppur mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Chittur at a glance

Chittur is a village of 2,213 people in 600 households (Census 2011) in Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, the 15th-largest of 56 villages in Veppur taluk. Literacy is 54%, 7 points below the taluk average of 61% and the sex ratio is 992 women per 1,000 men. It lies 218 km from the Cuddalore district centre, 20 km from Alagankulam, the nearest town, 7 km from Ramanathapuram railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 606302, served by Nallur (Cuddalore) post office; the LGD village code is 637113. The nearest hospital or health centre is Anbu Hospital, 4 km away. The village votes in Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durai. Chandrasekaran. The population is estimated at 2,609 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chittur · this village	2,213	54%	—
Chittur · Vedasandur	4,618	61%	0 km N
Landai · Ramanathapuram	2,419	63%	2.9 km S
Seyyalur · Paramakudi	512	66%	4.1 km W
Kavanur · Ramanathapuram	2,907	75%	5.1 km NE
Toruvalur · Ramanathapuram	2,616	64%	5.9 km NE
Bogalur · Paramakudi	5,402	74%	8.3 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chittur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 22
Power hours (winter): 22
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: VIRUDHACHALAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Chittur
Total area (ha): 986.32
Irrigated area (ha): 100.1
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Chittur

LGD code: 637113
Pincode: 606302
Post office: Nallur (Cuddalore)
Population (Census 2011): 2,213
Population (projected 2026): 2,609
Households: 600
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 992
Literacy rate: 53.5%
Coordinates: 9.38640°N, 78.78402°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Thanjavur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Thiruvaiyaru
Member of Parliament: S. Murasoli
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durai. Chandrasekaran
Block / Mandal: Veppur

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 Cuddalore district level

Then & Now

Chittur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,213

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,609

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

600

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

707

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: 2,213Census 2011
Households: 600Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,6092026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7072026 projection
Active job cards: 4,25,737MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,83,337MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 6,21,17,562ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 819NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Cuddalore district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Cuddalore district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Cuddalore 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

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Getting there

How to reach Chittur

Mandal centre

Veppur · ≈ 149 km

≈ 5 h 5 min by car · 6 h 3 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Cuddalore · ≈ 218 km

≈ 7 h 27 min by car · 8 h 51 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,473 people

Alagankulam · ≈ 20 km

≈ 42 min by car · 49 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai442 kmcapital
Bengaluru419 km
Hyderabad890 km
Mumbai1251 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamanathapuram7 km
Bus stopMalligai Nagar4 km
Hospital / PHCAnbu Hospital4 km
ATM / bankCANARA BANK ATM5 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum20 km
CollegeMarkazu Sultaniyya21 km
Police stationNarikudi, Virudhunagar56 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Chittur

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🛕Sri Chinnammal Siva KaliTemple4.8 km ↗

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People often ask about Chittur

What is the pincode of Chittur?

The pincode of Chittur, Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu is 606302. The post office is Nallur (Cuddalore).

Which post office delivers to Chittur?

Mail for Chittur is delivered through Nallur (Cuddalore) post office, pincode 606302, in Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chittur located?

Chittur is a village in Veppur taluk of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Chittur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chittur village has a population of 2,213 across 600 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chittur in?

Chittur falls under the Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #30) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chittur in?

Chittur falls under the Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency (AC #173) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Chittur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chittur village is 53.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Chittur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chittur village is 992 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chittur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chittur, including Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, Pongal Gift Hamper Scheme, Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel for Women. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Chittur from Cuddalore district centre?

Chittur is approximately 218 km (straight-line) from the centre of Cuddalore district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Chittur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chittur village is 637113.

Which is the nearest town to Chittur?

Alagankulam (population 15,473, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Chittur in a straight line.

How big is Chittur compared to other villages in Veppur taluk?

Chittur ranks 15 of 56 villages in Veppur taluk by Census 2011 population (2,213 residents).

How far is Chittur from Chennai?

Chittur is about 442 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 574 km.

How far is Chittur from Bengaluru?

Chittur is about 419 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 545 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chittur?

Ramanathapuram is the nearest railway station to Chittur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chittur?

Malligai Nagar is the nearest bus stop to Chittur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chittur?

Anbu Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chittur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chittur?

CANARA BANK ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Chittur, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chittur?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Chittur, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Chittur?

Chittur falls under Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency (AC 173). The sitting MLA is Durai. Chandrasekaran (DMK).

Who is the MP for Chittur?

Chittur is in Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is S. Murasoli (DMK).

What is the population of Chittur in 2026?

Chittur is estimated at 2,609 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,213 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chittur in?

Tamil Nadu falls in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) of the ICAR classification; Chittur in Cuddalore district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)