Chitheri village, Nemili taluk | Pincode 631003

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

S KALANSEZHYAN

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LGD code: 630594
Pincode: 631003
Post office: Jothinagar
Population: 3,337
Households: 884
Literacy rate: 64.7%
Sex ratio: 1015 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,422
Distance to district centre: 132 km
Distance to mandal centre: 98 km
Distance to Chennai: 218 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 275 km
Nearest railway station: Ichchangadu · 27 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Meensurutty · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chitheri compares

By population, Chitheri ranks #8 of 60 villages in Nemili mandal.

Literacy rate

64.7%

+0.4% vs mandal average

Chitheri: 64.7%
Nemili mandal: 64.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,015

+6 vs mandal average

Chitheri: 1,015
Nemili mandal: 1,009

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Chitheri: 3.8
Nemili mandal: 4.2

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

Chitheri at a glance

Chitheri is a village of 3,337 people in 884 households (Census 2011) in Nemili taluk, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, the 8th-largest of 60 villages in Nemili taluk. Literacy is 65%, about the same as the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 1,015 women per 1,000 men. It lies 132 km from the Ranipet district centre, 26 km from Sholapuram, the nearest town, 27 km from Ichchangadu railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 631003, served by Jothinagar post office; the LGD village code is 630594. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Meensurutty, 7 km away. The sarpanch is S KALANSEZHYAN, and the village votes in Mailam assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shanmugam C Ve. The population is estimated at 337 in 2026, down 90% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chitheri · this village	3,337	65%	—
Chitheri · Veppur	1,208	56%	0 km N
Thirukalappur · Andimadam	5,278	66%	1.4 km SW
Vangudi · Udayarpalayam	4,784	64%	2.1 km SE
Valaikurichi · Udayarpalayam	2,210	73%	4.7 km NW
Kattagaram · Pochampalli	8,377	64%	7.7 km SE
Alapakkam · Kancheepuram	517	62%	7.8 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chitheri

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): 20
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
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): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Chitheri
Total area (ha): 655.37
Irrigated area (ha): 76.19
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Chitheri

LGD code: 630594
Pincode: 631003
Post office: Jothinagar
Population (Census 2011): 3,337
Population (projected 2026): 337
Households: 884
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1015
Literacy rate: 64.7%
Coordinates: 11.29258°N, 79.45172°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Arani
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mailam
Member of Parliament: M.S. Tharanivendhan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shanmugam C Ve
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: S KALANSEZHYAN
Block / Mandal: Nemili

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

Chitheri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,337

Census 2011 baseline

-89.9%

Population · 2026

337

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

884

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 3,337Census 2011
Households: 884Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1015 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3372026 proj. · -89.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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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Notable places near Chitheri · Nemili mandal area

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Government Hospital, Keezh Mambattu
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Getting there

How to reach Chitheri

Mandal centre

Nemili · ≈ 98 km

≈ 3 h 20 min by car · 3 h 58 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ranipet · ≈ 132 km

≈ 4 h 30 min by car · 5 h 21 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,607 people

Sholapuram · ≈ 26 km

≈ 54 min by car · 1 h 5 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai218 kmcapital
Bengaluru275 km
Hyderabad685 km
Mumbai1116 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationIchchangadu27 km
Bus stopMinsurutti9 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Meensurutty7 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank10 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum6 km
CollegeDeen Arts and Science College26 km
Police stationPolice Station, Kattumannarkoil11 km

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September 2026

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal

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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village

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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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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL
Kerala Kaumudi18h ago
Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups
The New Indian Expressyesterday
TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express2 days ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV182 days ago
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express4 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
dtnext.in4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chitheri

What is the pincode of Chitheri?

The pincode of Chitheri, Nemili taluk, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu is 631003. The post office is Jothinagar.

Which post office delivers to Chitheri?

Mail for Chitheri is delivered through Jothinagar post office, pincode 631003, in Nemili taluk, Ranipet district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chitheri located?

Chitheri is a village in Nemili taluk of Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Chitheri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chitheri village has a population of 3,337 across 884 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chitheri?

The current sarpanch of Chitheri gram panchayat is S KALANSEZHYAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chitheri in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chitheri in?

Chitheri falls under the Mailam assembly constituency (AC #71) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Chitheri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chitheri village is 64.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Chitheri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chitheri village is 1015 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Chitheri?

The nearest health facility to Chitheri is Government Hospital, Keezh Mambattu (~98.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chitheri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chitheri, 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 Chitheri from Ranipet district centre?

Chitheri is approximately 132 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ranipet district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Chitheri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chitheri village is 630594.

Which is the nearest town to Chitheri?

Sholapuram (population 11,607, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 26 km from Chitheri in a straight line.

How big is Chitheri compared to other villages in Nemili taluk?

Chitheri ranks 8 of 60 villages in Nemili taluk by Census 2011 population (3,337 residents).

How far is Chitheri from Chennai?

Chitheri is about 218 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 283 km.

How far is Chitheri from Bengaluru?

Chitheri is about 275 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 357 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chitheri?

Ichchangadu is the nearest railway station to Chitheri, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chitheri?

Minsurutti is the nearest bus stop to Chitheri, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chitheri?

Government Hospital, Meensurutty is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chitheri, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chitheri?

Indian Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Chitheri, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chitheri?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Chitheri, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Who is the MLA of Chitheri?

Chitheri falls under Mailam assembly constituency (AC 71). The sitting MLA is Shanmugam C Ve (AIADMK).

Who is the MP for Chitheri?

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

What is the population of Chitheri in 2026?

Chitheri is estimated at 337 people in 2026, down about 90% from 3,337 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Chitheri?

S KALANSEZHYAN is the sarpanch of Chitheri gram panchayat, Nemili taluk. See the sarpanch list of Nemili taluk for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)