All Information About Chittur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Chittur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Chittur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Palakkad District of Kerala State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Chittur - ചിറ്റൂര് |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5650 |
| District | Palakkad |
| Census Code 2011 | 5650 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 16 |
| Number of Villages | 30 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Alathur (Code: 484) |
| Assembly Constituency | Nemmara (Code: 3728) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Nemmara | Data Not Found ( Data Not Found) |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chittur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
437,738
M: 215,309
F: 222,429 |
| Rural |
366,845
M: 180,518
F: 186,327 |
| Urban |
70,893
M: 34,791
F: 36,102 |
Number of Households: 104,996
Population Distribution
Total: 437,738 (Male: 215,309, Female: 222,429)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 40,994 (Male: 20,851, Female: 20,143)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 71,878 (Male: 35,245, Female: 36,633)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 11,632 (Male: 5,782, Female: 5,850)
Literate Population
Total: 330,049 (Male: 173,401, Female: 156,648)
Illiterate Population
Total: 107,689 (Male: 41,908, Female: 65,781)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 199,353 (Male: 130,354, Female: 68,999)
Main Workers
Total: 171,422 (Male: 116,531, Female: 54,891)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,931 (Male: 13,823, Female: 14,108)
Non-Workers
Total: 238,385 (Male: 84,955, Female: 153,430)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,030 (Male: 10,747, Female: 3,283)
- Agricultural Laborers: 60,482 (Male: 29,158, Female: 31,324)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,330 (Male: 3,098, Female: 1,232)
- Other Workers: 92,580 (Male: 73,528, Female: 19,052)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,338 (Male: 742, Female: 596)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,962 (Male: 4,683, Female: 7,279)
- Household Industry Workers: 922 (Male: 399, Female: 523)
- Other Workers: 13,709 (Male: 7,999, Female: 5,710)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chittur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
437,738
M: 215,309
F: 222,429 |
| Rural |
366,845
M: 180,518
F: 186,327 |
| Urban |
70,893
M: 34,791
F: 36,102 |
Number of Households: 104,996
Population Distribution
Total: 437,738 (Male: 215,309, Female: 222,429)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 40,994 (Male: 20,851, Female: 20,143)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 71,878 (Male: 35,245, Female: 36,633)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 11,632 (Male: 5,782, Female: 5,850)
Literate Population
Total: 330,049 (Male: 173,401, Female: 156,648)
Illiterate Population
Total: 107,689 (Male: 41,908, Female: 65,781)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 199,353 (Male: 130,354, Female: 68,999)
Main Workers
Total: 171,422 (Male: 116,531, Female: 54,891)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,931 (Male: 13,823, Female: 14,108)
Non-Workers
Total: 238,385 (Male: 84,955, Female: 153,430)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,030 (Male: 10,747, Female: 3,283)
- Agricultural Laborers: 60,482 (Male: 29,158, Female: 31,324)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,330 (Male: 3,098, Female: 1,232)
- Other Workers: 92,580 (Male: 73,528, Female: 19,052)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,338 (Male: 742, Female: 596)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,962 (Male: 4,683, Female: 7,279)
- Household Industry Workers: 922 (Male: 399, Female: 523)
- Other Workers: 13,709 (Male: 7,999, Female: 5,710)
Grampanchayat List of Chittur Tehsil/Taluka
Chittur Tehsil comprises 16 Gram Panchayats and 30 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Chittur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chittur
Chittur is located in the Palakkad District of Kerala State, India.
Chittur Tehsil has 30 villages.
Chittur has a total of 16 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Chittur is 437,738.
In Chittur, there are 215,309 males and 222,429 females.
There are 40,994 children in Chittur, comprising 20,851 males and 20,143 females.
In Chittur, the literate population is 330,049 (173,401 males and 156,648 females). The illiterate population is 107,689 (41,908 males and 65,781 females).