Chittur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chittur Village has a population of 14.47 k (14,466) with 7.48 k (7,476) males and 6.99 k (6,990) females.The sex ratio in Chittur is 935, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chittur Village is 1.38 k (1,379) which is 9.53% of Chittur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chittur Village is 861 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Chittur village is listed as part of the Edappadi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

14.47 k

Toatl Population

7.48 k

Male Population

6.99 k

Female Population

Chittur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chittur Village current estimated population is projected to be 15.42 k (15,422), indicating a 6.61% increased from Chittur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.94 k, and the estimated female population is 7.48 k.

Chittur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chittur Village estimated population is projected to be 15.47 k (15,468), projecting a 6.92% increased from Chittur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.96 k, and the estimated female population is 7.51 k.

Chittur Literacy Rate

Chittur Village has a literacy rate of 55.13% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chittur Village is 64.13 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chittur Village is 45.59 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chittur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 55.13 64.13 45.59
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 55.13 64.13 45.59

Chittur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chittur Village is 1.16 k (1,155) with 562 (562) males and 593 (593) females, which is 7.98% of Chittur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1056 females for every 1000 males.

Chittur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chittur Village is 61 (61) with 0 (0) males and 61 (61) females, which is 0.42% of Chittur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chittur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 935
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 935

Chittur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Chittur Village are 4.06 k(4,059).

Chittur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chittur Village, there are about 9.31 k (9,305) workers, making up nearly 64.32% of the Chittur Village total population. Out of these, around 4.95 k (4,953) are male workers, and about 4.35 k (4,352) are female workers.

Chittur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 15.42 k (15,422) 6.61%
2025 15.47 k (15,468) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 15.50 k (15,499) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 15.52 k (15,521) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 15.54 k (15,542) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 15.56 k (15,563) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 15.59 k (15,585) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 15.59 k (15,593) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 15.59 k (15,593) 7.79%
2033 15.59 k (15,592) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 15.59 k (15,592) 7.78%
2035 15.59 k (15,591) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 15.59 k (15,590) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Chittur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 15.59 k (15,590), with a male population of 7.98 k (7,981) and a female population of 7.61 k (7,605). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Chittur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Chittur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Dadapuram 5,097
2 Puduppalayam 6,351
3 Vembaneri 3,542
4 Avaniperur(East) 8,724
5 Chettimankurichi 8,740
6 Nedungulam 5,026
7 Vellarivalli 12,093
8 Kurubapatti 7,072
9 Erumaipatti 5,630
10 Tangayur 5,245

Chittur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chittur is 14.47 k (14,466).

The estimated population of Chittur in 2024 is approximately 15.42 k (15,422).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chittur is 1.16 k (7.98%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 61 (0.42%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chittur is 55.13%, with male literacy at 64.13% and female literacy at 45.59%.

The sex ratio in Chittur is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Chittur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.