Chittur Tehsil - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Chittur is a tehsil in Palakkad district, Kerala, India, with 28 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 437738, sex ratio is 103.31% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 75.40%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
Tehsil at a Glance
Chittur
DistrictPalakkad
StateKerala
CountryIndia
Area1136.23 sq km
Tehsil Code05650
Census Year2011
Total Population
437738
Sex Ratio
103.31%
Literacy Rate
75.4%
Total Villages
28
Households
104996
Area
1136.23
Administrative Overview of Chittur
| Tehsil | Chittur |
| District | Palakkad |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 1136.23 sq km |
| Total Villages | 28 |
| Total Households | 104996 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Chittur - (Census 2011)
Total Population by Gender
Total
437738
Male
215309
Female
222429
Sex Ratio
103.31%females per 1,000 males
Children Population (Age 0-6 Years)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 40994 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 20851 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 20143 |
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe
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Literacy Rate in Chittur
Literate Population & Literacy Rate by Gender
Total Literates
330049
75.40%
Male Literates
173401
80.54%
Female Literates
156648
70.43%
Workers in Chittur
Total Workers & Work Participation Rate by Gender
Total Workers
199353
45.54%
Male Workers
130354
60.54%
Female Workers
68999
31.02%
Villages List in Chittur
| # | Villages Name | Population | Households | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Chittur tehsil. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.