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Chithari Village

ചിത്താരി
Hosdurg taluka
Pincode 671316
Area 1,327 ha
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Chithari is a revenue village in Hosdurg taluka, Kasaragod district, Kerala. It had a population of 16,074 in 3,308 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

16,074 souls. 3,308 homes.

Hosdurg taluka, Kasaragod district, Kerala.

90.5%
Literacy
1,118
Sex ratio
1,327 ha
Total area
5,575
Workforce
LGD 627138Source: Census 2011 + LGD

Chithari today

Nearest mandi prices
  • Amaranthus₹2,900Pullur Periya VFPCK Market · 13 Nov 2026
  • Banana - Green₹6,900Pullur Periya VFPCK Market · 13 Nov 2026
  • Cowpea(Veg)₹3,900Pullur Periya VFPCK Market · 13 Nov 2026
₹/quintal (modal). Latest reports from markets in Kasaragod district. These are wholesale mandi prices, not the price in Chithari.All markets →
In context · Census 2011 · LGD

Chithari at a glance

Chithari is one of the larger villages of Hosdurg taluka — 4th of 14 by population, with 16,074 people in 3,308 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 90.5%, above Kasaragod district's 88.9% (Hosdurg taluka: 90.8%), while the sex ratio was 1,118 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,059. It falls under Ajanoor gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 671316, served by Chittari post office. The village covers 1,327 hectares — about 13.3 km², or roughly 1,211 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Ajanur (CT), about 2.9 km away in a straight line.

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

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LGD village code627138
Census 2011 code627138
Gram panchayatAjanoor · LGD 221257
Pincode671316
Post officeChittari
TalukaHosdurg · LGD 5631
DistrictKasaragod
StateKerala
Male / Female7,588 / 8,486 · Census 2011
Coordinates12.3563° N, 75.0693° E
Lok SabhaKasaragod · Rajmohan Unnithan (INC)
AssemblyKanhangad · Adv. Govindan Pallikappil (CPI)

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

Development block
Kanhangad Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
2 self-help groups with 49 members (2023-24) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Height
about 17 m above sea level At Chithari's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
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Gram panchayat

Chithari is in the Ajanoor (അജാനൂര്‍) gram panchayat.

Other villages in Ajanoor

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Chithari compares

By population, Chithari ranks #4 of 14 inhabited villages in Hosdurg taluka.

Literacy rate%
90.5%
−0.3% vs Hosdurg taluka average
Chithari
90.5%
Hosdurg taluka
90.8%
Kasaragod district
88.9%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,118
−6 vs Hosdurg taluka average
Chithari
1,118
Hosdurg taluka
1,124
Kasaragod district
1,059
Household sizepeople per home
4.9
+0.4 vs Hosdurg taluka average
Chithari
4.9
Hosdurg taluka
4.5
Kasaragod district
4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

Official dataCensus 2011

Census 2011 · where it stands

How Chithari ranks

Ranked byChithariIn Kasaragod districtIn KeralaDistrict median
Populationlarger recorded population first16,0749 of 93507 of 1,017above 50%7,824
Householdsmore recorded households first3,30814 of 93621 of 1,017above 39%1,657
Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first90.5%21 of 93768 of 1,017 (tied)above 24%88.7%
Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first1,118 per 1,000 males14 of 93236 of 1,017 (tied)above 76%1,049 per 1,000 males
Household sizemore persons per household first4.86 per household56 of 93147 of 1,017above 86%5.07 per household
Population densitydenser settlement first1,211.3 per km²10 of 93230 of 1,017above 77%484.3 per km²
Work participationhigher share of workers first34.7%71 of 93684 of 1,017 (tied)above 32%39.7%

Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.

Census 2011 · look-alikes

Villages like Chithari

In Kasaragod district

  • PeriyaHosdurg, Kasaragod14,077 people · 89.7% literate · 1,095 per 1,000 · 4.54 per householdCompare →
  • ThekkilKasaragod, Kasaragod14,299 people · 88.0% literate · 1,087 per 1,000 · 5.07 per householdCompare →
  • PanayalHosdurg, Kasaragod19,186 people · 89.4% literate · 1,119 per 1,000 · 4.47 per householdCompare →
  • BedadkaKasaragod, Kasaragod13,476 people · 86.7% literate · 1,086 per 1,000 · 4.51 per householdCompare →
  • Pallikkara IIHosdurg, Kasaragod16,618 people · 93.4% literate · 1,143 per 1,000 · 5.35 per householdCompare →

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What Chithari had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 6 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Treated tap water Available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Available
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Then & Now

Chithari — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
16,074
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 17,400
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
3,308
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 3,590
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Kerala's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+8.4%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
16,074Census 2011
Male / female
7,588 / 8,486
Households
3,308
People per home
4.9
Education
Literacy rate
90.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
5,575
Work participation
34.7%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Official dataCensus 2011

Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →

Location & surroundings

Chithari on the map

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Chithari · 12.3563° N, 75.0693° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaKasaragod · Rajmohan Unnithan (INC), elected 2024
AssemblyKanhangad · Adv. Govindan Pallikappil (CPI), MLA since 2026

Placed from Chithari's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Kerala Assembly 2026 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Nearest services to Chithari

The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Chithari's map point (road distance is longer).

  • Bank branchKotachery Service Co-op.Bank,Madiyan Branch · 970 m (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • ATMCanara Bank ATM · 3.8 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • Post officeManikoth Branch Post Office · 1.3 km (straight line) · PIN 671316 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
  • Petrol pumpIndian Oil Chithari Fuel · 600 m (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • Hospital / PHCPrimary Health Center · 2.5 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • SchoolHimayathul Islam Aided Upper Primary School, Chithari · 410 m (straight line) · OpenStreetMap

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Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Chithari

  • 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
  • 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night

108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026

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Land records · official portal for Kerala

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What you can look up
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Essential services & places near Chithari

Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Chithari's map point, not road distance.

Banks, ATMs & post offices876 in Kasaragod district

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Hospitals & clinics414 in Kasaragod district

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Schools & anganwadis513 in Kasaragod district

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Colleges & universities159 in Kasaragod district

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Police & fire stations29 in Kasaragod district

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Revenue & panchayat offices24 in Kasaragod district

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Government offices327 in Kasaragod district

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Temples442 in Kasaragod district

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Churches62 in Kasaragod district

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Mosques204 in Kasaragod district

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Other places of worship29 in Kasaragod district

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Transport465 in Kasaragod district

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Agriculture services119 in Kasaragod district

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Community places515 in Kasaragod district

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FAQ

People often ask about Chithari

  1. Where is Chithari located?

    Chithari is a village in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala, India.

  2. Which district is Chithari in?

    Chithari is in Kasaragod district of Kerala.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Chithari belong to?

    Chithari comes under the Ajanoor gram panchayat.

  4. How is Chithari written in the local script?

    Chithari is written ചിത്താരി.

  5. What is the pincode of Chithari?

    The pincode of Chithari, Hosdurg, Kasaragod is 671316.

  6. What is the population of Chithari?

    As per the 2011 Census, Chithari had a population of 16,074 (7,588 males and 8,486 females).

  7. How many households are there in Chithari?

    Chithari had 3,308 households at the 2011 Census.

  8. What is the area of Chithari?

    Chithari covers about 1,327 hectares.

  9. What is the literacy rate of Chithari?

    The literacy rate of Chithari was 90.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  10. What is the sex ratio of Chithari?

    Chithari had 1,118 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  11. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chithari in?

    Chithari is in the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency.

  12. Who is the MP for Chithari?

    Rajmohan Unnithan (Indian National Congress) won the Kasaragod Lok Sabha seat, which includes Chithari, in 2024.

  13. Which assembly constituency is Chithari in?

    Chithari is in the Kanhangad assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  14. Who is the MLA for Chithari?

    Adv. Govindan Pallikappil (Communist Party of India) won the Kanhangad assembly seat, which includes Chithari, in 2026.

  15. Which development block is Chithari in?

    Chithari is in the Kanhangad development block (Local Government Directory).

  16. What is the LGD code of Chithari?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chithari is 627138 and its Census 2011 village code is 627138.

  17. Which villages are near Chithari?

    Villages near Chithari include Ajanur (CT) (2.9 km), Pullur (3.2 km), Kanhangad (5.4 km), Balla (5.5 km), Periya (5.9 km).

  18. What is the population of Chithari in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Chithari's Census 2011 population of 16,074 by Kerala's official RGI projection (+8.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 17,400 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  19. Who is the sarpanch of Chithari?

    The sarpanch of Chithari has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory

There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.

Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading

Last 30 days (10 Oct 2026 – 8 Nov 2026): 183.2 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.

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Mandi prices · Kasaragod

Latest reports from markets in Kasaragod district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Amaranthus · AmaranthusPullur Periya VFPCK Market2,8003,0002,90013 Nov 2026
Banana - Green · Banana - GreenMadikai VFPCK Market5,8006,0005,90013 Nov 2026
Banana - Green · Banana - GreenPullur Periya VFPCK Market6,8007,0006,90013 Nov 2026
Cowpea(Veg) · Cowpea (Veg)Pallikara Vfpck APMC3,8004,0003,90013 Nov 2026
Cowpea(Veg) · Cowpea (Veg)Pullur Periya VFPCK Market3,8004,0003,90013 Nov 2026
Amaranthus · AmaranthusKasargod Market5,0005,5005,20012 Nov 2026
Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · MalbarKasargod Market40,00040,50040,20012 Nov 2026
Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · MalbarKanjangadu Market40,50041,30040,80012 Nov 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Chithari's shops. Best mandi price near Chithari →

Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026

Nearby villages
Ajanur (CT)2.9 km
Pullur3.2 km
Kanhangad5.4 km
Balla5.5 km
Periya5.9 km
Ambalathara7.6 km
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