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Chithraikulam Village

Chithraikulam is an inhabited village in Palani Taluk of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 635142, the Census 2011 record lists 1,749 people in 500 households and the reported area is 940.16 hectares. The local references include Sithraikulam Gram Panchayat, Palani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Neikkarapatti.

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Quick answer: Chithraikulam is a village in Palani Taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 635142 and 1,749 people in 500 households.
Village Code635142
Population1,749
Households500
Area940.16 hectares
Nearest TownNeikkarapatti

Key Village Facts

Village
Chithraikulam
Census Village Code
635142
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Dindigul
District Census Code
612
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palani
Sub-district Census Code
05760
CD Block
Palani
Gram Panchayat
Sithraikulam
Households
500
Population
1,749
Male Population
846
Female Population
903
Sex Ratio
1,067.38
Area
940.16 hectares
Area
9.4 sq km
Nearest Town
Neikkarapatti
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
642621
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chithraikulam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,749 people, 940.16 hectares of reported area and Neikkarapatti as the nearest town reference for Chithraikulam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDindigul
TalukPalani
CD BlockPalani
Gram PanchayatSithraikulam
  • Chithraikulam falls under Palani Taluk in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 635142.
  • The record lists 1,749 people living in 500 households.
  • The reported village area is 940.16 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Neikkarapatti.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density186.03 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share80%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chithraikulam in the official administrative record. Census village code 635142, Sithraikulam Gram Panchayat and Palani CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
612
Sub-district Census Code
05760
Village Census Code
635142
CD Block Code
0148
Gram Panchayat Code
0161
CD Block Name
Palani
Gram Panchayat Name
Sithraikulam

Location and Distance

Neikkarapatti is the nearest town listed for Chithraikulam. Dindigul is listed as the district headquarters at about 73 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palani
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Dindigul
Distance from District Headquarter
73 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Neikarapatti
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Neikarapatti
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Neikkarapatti
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
940.16 hectares
Area
9.4 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,749 people in 500 households, with 846 male residents and 903 female residents. The average household size is 3.5, and SC share is 17.61% and ST share is 0% for Chithraikulam. Population density works out to about 186.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
500
Total Population
1,749
Male Population
846
Female Population
903
Sex Ratio
1,067.38
Average Household Size
3.5
SC Population
308
SC Male Population
152
SC Female Population
156
SC Population Share
17.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chithraikulam list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chithraikulam include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.25 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
523.36 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chithraikulam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chithraikulam include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chithraikulam is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chithraikulam show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Chilli and Tomato, net sown area is 654.28 hectares and irrigated land is 523.36 hectares (80% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Chilli
Agricultural Commodities Third
Tomato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
94.67
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6.28 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
19.85 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
32.49 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
74.9 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
57.44 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
654.28
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
130.92 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
523.36

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chithraikulam

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
78
Banks in Matched Records
20
Matched PINs
15

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 52 67%
CRM 23 29%
CDM 2 2.6%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 1 1.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 26 33%
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd 9 12%
Canara Bank 6 7.7%
City Union Bank Limited 5 6.4%
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd 5 6.4%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 624601 Dindigul Palani Palani (M) Railway Feeder Road No.76, G R Complex Palani, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624601
Canara Bank ATM 624613 Dindigul Palani Vagarai Main Road 70 / 2 Vagarai, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624613
City Union Bank Limited ATM 624618 Dindigul Palani Thalaiyuthu Palani - Udumalpet Main Road M.P.M. Complex, No.1/214, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624618
Bank of India ATM 624601 Dindigul Palani Palani (M) 211, New Dharapuram Road Bank of India Palani Branch Palani, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624601
Canara Bank ATM 624617 Dindigul Palani Keeranur (Tp) Keeranur #1/1a2 C, L.F. Road, Near Police Station, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624617
Canara Bank ATM 624601 Dindigul Palani Palani (M) Palani #228, Ppn Plaza, R F Road, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624601
City Union Bank Limited ATM 624601 Dindigul Palani Palani (M) Palani, Dindigul 195D/22, Palani Dindigul Road, Annanagar, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624601
City Union Bank Limited ATM 624613 Dindigul Palani Palani (M) Palani Dindigul Road, Ayakudi Ward No.14, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624613

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chithraikulam village located?

Chithraikulam is in Palani Taluk of Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Chithraikulam village in?

Chithraikulam village is in Dindigul district.

Which state is Chithraikulam village in?

Chithraikulam village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Chithraikulam under?

Chithraikulam comes under Palani Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chithraikulam?

The Census village code of Chithraikulam is 635142.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chithraikulam under?

Chithraikulam is listed under Sithraikulam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Palani.

What is the population of Chithraikulam village?

The village record lists 1,749 people and 500 households for Chithraikulam.

How many households are in Chithraikulam village?

The village record lists 500 households for Chithraikulam.

What is the male and female population of Chithraikulam?

The record lists 846 male residents and 903 female residents for Chithraikulam.

What is the sex ratio of Chithraikulam village?

The sex ratio of Chithraikulam is 1,067.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chithraikulam village?

The reported geographical area of Chithraikulam is 940.16 hectares.

What is the population density of Chithraikulam village?

The approximate population density of Chithraikulam is 186.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chithraikulam?

The nearest town listed for Chithraikulam is Neikkarapatti, about b km away.

How far is Chithraikulam from the district headquarters?

Chithraikulam is about 73 km from Dindigul, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chithraikulam from the sub-district headquarters?

Chithraikulam is about 15 km from Palani, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chithraikulam?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Chithraikulam.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chithraikulam?

For Chithraikulam, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Chilli and Tomato, net sown area is 654.28 hectares and irrigated land is 523.36 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chithraikulam?

The page shows 78 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chithraikulam. These records include 20 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.