Chithambadi village, Arakonam taluk | Pincode 631101

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Nirmal

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LGD code: 630556
Pincode: 631101
Post office: Guruvarajpet
Population: 1,057
Households: 256
Literacy rate: 65.7%
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 504

Census 2011 · in context

How Chithambadi compares

By population, Chithambadi ranks #48 of 57 villages in Arakonam mandal.

Literacy rate

65.7%

−1.7% vs mandal average

Chithambadi: 65.7%
Arakonam mandal: 67.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

950

−47 vs mandal average

Chithambadi: 950
Arakonam mandal: 997

Household size

people per home

4.1

Same as the mandal average

Chithambadi: 4.1
Arakonam mandal: 4.1

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

Chithambadi at a glance

Chithambadi is a village of 1,057 people in 256 households (Census 2011) in Arakonam taluk, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, the 48th-largest of 57 villages in Arakonam taluk. Literacy is 66%, 2 points below the taluk average of 67% and the sex ratio is 950 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 631101, served by Guruvarajpet post office; the LGD village code is 630556. The sarpanch is Nirmal, and the village votes in Vandavasi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ambethkumar. S. The population is estimated at 1,246 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chithambadi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: No
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: ARAKONAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 80
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Chithambadi
Total area (ha): 548.6
Irrigated area (ha): 110.34
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Chithambadi

LGD code: 630556
Pincode: 631101
Post office: Guruvarajpet
Population (Census 2011): 1,057
Population (projected 2026): 1,246
Households: 256
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 950
Literacy rate: 65.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Arani
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vandavasi
Member of Parliament: M.S. Tharanivendhan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ambethkumar. S
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Nirmal
Block / Mandal: Arakonam

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 Ranipet district level

Then & Now

Chithambadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,057

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,246

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

256

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

302

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: 1,057Census 2011
Households: 256Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3022026 projection
Active job cards: 1,60,150MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,43,349MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Ranipet district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ranipet district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ranipet 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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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Aanai bogi
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Lead story

September 2026

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence

Reported by Mid-Day.

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Sep

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Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
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Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day2 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
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SWELECT Energy Systems Commissions 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu for AAI Project
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Tamil Nadu: Panchayat secretary suspensed for caste slur
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Make Tamil Nadu gram sabhas role model for entire nation, Kamal Haasan writes to CM Vijay
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Quick answers

People often ask about Chithambadi

What is the pincode of Chithambadi?

The pincode of Chithambadi, Arakonam taluk, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu is 631101. The post office is Guruvarajpet.

Which post office delivers to Chithambadi?

Mail for Chithambadi is delivered through Guruvarajpet post office, pincode 631101, in Arakonam taluk, Ranipet district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chithambadi located?

Chithambadi is a village in Arakonam taluk of Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Chithambadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chithambadi village has a population of 1,057 across 256 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chithambadi?

The current sarpanch of Chithambadi gram panchayat is Nirmal.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chithambadi in?

Chithambadi falls under the Arani Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chithambadi in?

Chithambadi falls under the Vandavasi assembly constituency (AC #69) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Chithambadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chithambadi village is 65.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Chithambadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chithambadi village is 950 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Chithambadi?

The nearest health facility to Chithambadi is Government Hospital, Aanai bogi (~8.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chithambadi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chithambadi, 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.

What is the LGD code of Chithambadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chithambadi village is 630556.

How big is Chithambadi compared to other villages in Arakonam taluk?

Chithambadi ranks 48 of 57 villages in Arakonam taluk by Census 2011 population (1,057 residents).

Who is the MLA of Chithambadi?

Chithambadi falls under Vandavasi assembly constituency (AC 69). The sitting MLA is Ambethkumar. S (DMK).

Who is the MP for Chithambadi?

Chithambadi is in Arani Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is M.S. Tharanivendhan (DMK).

What is the population of Chithambadi in 2026?

Chithambadi is estimated at 1,246 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,057 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chithambadi 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; Chithambadi in Ranipet district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Chithambadi?

Nirmal is the sarpanch of Chithambadi gram panchayat, Arakonam taluk. See the sarpanch list of Arakonam taluk for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)