Chithara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chithara Village has a population of 20.27 k (20,268) with 9.38 k (9,381) males and 10.89 k (10,887) females.The sex ratio in Chithara is 1161, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chithara Village is 2.09 k (2,091) which is 10.32% of Chithara Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chithara Village is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Chithara village is listed as part of the Kottarakkara Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kollam District in the state of KERALA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Chithara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chithara Village current estimated population is projected to be 21.76 k (21,755), indicating a 7.33% increased from Chithara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.08 k, and the estimated female population is 11.67 k.
Chithara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chithara Village estimated population is projected to be 21.84 k (21,842), projecting a 7.76% increased from Chithara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.12 k, and the estimated female population is 11.72 k.
Chithara Literacy Rate
Chithara Village has a literacy rate of 91.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chithara Village is 93.97 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chithara Village is 88.75 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chithara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 91.14 | 93.97 | 88.75 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 91.14 | 93.97 | 88.75 |
Chithara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chithara Village is 3.05 k (3,049) with 1.42 k (1,416) males and 1.63 k (1,633) females, which is 15.04% of Chithara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1154 females for every 1000 males.
Chithara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chithara Village is 534 (534) with 242 (242) males and 292 (292) females, which is 2.63% of Chithara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1207 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chithara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1161 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1161 |
Chithara Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Chithara Village are 5.26 k(5,260).
Chithara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chithara Village, there are about 6.66 k (6,664) workers, making up nearly 32.88% of the Chithara Village total population. Out of these, around 5.08 k (5,075) are male workers, and about 1.59 k (1,589) are female workers.
Chithara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.76 k (21,755) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 21.84 k (21,842) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 21.91 k (21,912) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 21.97 k (21,971) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 22.03 k (22,030) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 22.09 k (22,089) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 22.15 k (22,148) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 22.19 k (22,191) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 22.22 k (22,221) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 22.25 k (22,252) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 22.28 k (22,283) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 22.31 k (22,313) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 22.34 k (22,344) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chithara Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 22.34 k (22,344), with a male population of 10.37 k (10,371) and a female population of 11.97 k (11,972). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Chithara Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.
Chithara Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ittiva | 17,270 |
| 2 | Kadakkal | 30,719 |
| 3 | Nilamel | 15,395 |
| 4 | Kummil | 20,383 |
| 5 | Mancode | 24,988 |