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Chithur Village

Chithur is an inhabited village in Ponnamaravathi Taluk of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 639557, the Census 2011 record lists 641 people in 144 households and the reported area is 255.39 hectares. The local references include Gudalur Gram Panchayat, Ponnamaravathi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ponnamaravathi.

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Quick answer: Chithur is a village in Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 639557 and 641 people in 144 households.
Village Code639557
Population641
Households144
Area255.39 hectares
Nearest TownPonnamaravathi

Key Village Facts

Village
Chithur
Census Village Code
639557
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Pudukkottai
District Census Code
621
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ponnamaravathi
Sub-district Census Code
05823
CD Block
Ponnamaravathi
Gram Panchayat
Gudalur
Households
144
Population
641
Male Population
325
Female Population
316
Sex Ratio
972.31
Area
255.39 hectares
Area
2.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Ponnamaravathi
Nearest Town Distance
c km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
622002
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chithur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 641 people, 255.39 hectares of reported area and Ponnamaravathi as the nearest town reference for Chithur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPudukkottai
CD BlockPonnamaravathi
Gram PanchayatGudalur
  • Chithur falls under Ponnamaravathi Taluk in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 639557.
  • The record lists 641 people living in 144 households.
  • The reported village area is 255.39 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ponnamaravathi.
  • 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 Density250.99 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.01%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chithur in the official administrative record. Census village code 639557, Gudalur Gram Panchayat and Ponnamaravathi CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
621
Sub-district Census Code
05823
Village Census Code
639557
CD Block Code
0238
Gram Panchayat Code
0120
CD Block Name
Ponnamaravathi
Gram Panchayat Name
Gudalur

Location and Distance

Ponnamaravathi is the nearest town listed for Chithur. Pudukkottai is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ponnamaravathi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Pudukkottai
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pudukkottai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Pudukkottai
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Ponnamaravathi
Distance from Nearest Town
c km
Total Geographical Area
255.39 hectares
Area
2.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 641 people in 144 households, with 325 male residents and 316 female residents. The average household size is 4.45, and SC share is 12.01% and ST share is 0% for Chithur. Population density works out to about 250.99 people per sq km.

Total Households
144
Total Population
641
Male Population
325
Female Population
316
Sex Ratio
972.31
Average Household Size
4.45
SC Population
77
SC Male Population
40
SC Female Population
37
SC Population Share
12.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chithur list 1 government primary school. 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chithur 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chithur 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Chithur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chithur is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chithur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Casuarina, net sown area is 39.19 hectares and irrigated land is 39.12 hectares (99.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Casuarina
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
37.67
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
22 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
145.53 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
39.19
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.07 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
39.12
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
39.12 hectares

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 Chithur

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 1 50%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 50%

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
Union Bank of India ATM 622002 Pudukkottai Ponnamaravathi Karaiyur Manapparai Road 60-A, Karaiyur Karaiyur, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, 622002
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 622002 Pudukkottai Ponnamaravathi Karaiyur Karaiyur Pallivasal Street, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, 622002

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 Chithur village located?

Chithur is in Ponnamaravathi Taluk of Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Chithur village in?

Chithur village is in Pudukkottai district.

Which state is Chithur village in?

Chithur village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Chithur under?

Chithur comes under Ponnamaravathi Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chithur?

The Census village code of Chithur is 639557.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chithur under?

Chithur is listed under Gudalur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ponnamaravathi.

What is the population of Chithur village?

The village record lists 641 people and 144 households for Chithur.

How many households are in Chithur village?

The village record lists 144 households for Chithur.

What is the male and female population of Chithur?

The record lists 325 male residents and 316 female residents for Chithur.

What is the sex ratio of Chithur village?

The sex ratio of Chithur is 972.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chithur village?

The reported geographical area of Chithur is 255.39 hectares.

What is the population density of Chithur village?

The approximate population density of Chithur is 250.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chithur?

The nearest town listed for Chithur is Ponnamaravathi, about c km away.

How far is Chithur from the district headquarters?

Chithur is about 15 km from Pudukkottai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chithur from the sub-district headquarters?

Chithur is about 22 km from Ponnamaravathi, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chithur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chithur.

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

For Chithur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Casuarina, net sown area is 39.19 hectares and irrigated land is 39.12 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chithur. These records include 2 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.