Chittar, Kerala
| Chittar | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Chittar Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°19′58″N 76°55′58″E / 9.33278°N 76.93278°ECoordinates: 9°19′58″N 76°55′58″E / 9.33278°N 76.93278°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 33,977 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 689 663 |
| Telephone code | 04735 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-03,KL-62 |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | Vadasserikkara, Angamoozhy |
| Climate | Tropical summer (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 18 °C (64 °F) |
Chittar is a village in Pathanamthitta district, located in Kerala state, India. It is a Panchayat and is situated in the Ranni taluk and in Konni constituency in Pathanamthitta District. It is located 29 km away from Pathanamthitta town at its east. Nearby Panchayats are Seethathodu, Perunad, Vadaserikkara and Thannithodu. Formerly Chittar was included in the Ranni legislative assembly constituent, but now in Konni assembly. Also previous parliament constituent was Idukki and currently it is Pathanamthitta.
Chittar is predominantly a plantation township. Earlier famed for tea/coffee plantations, nowadays swaying rubber trees have replaced them, fuelled by the fertile land and rich ecosystem. In addition to rubber cultivation, pineapple, tapioca, nuts, ginger, and pepper are cultivated.
Education
Chittar has one Government High School, two higher secondary education facilities, in addition to several middle schools and lower primary schools.
Little Angels English Medium School, Holy Family Public School, Important schools: Govt. H. S. S., Chittar, Govt. Model L. P. S., Chittar, V. K. N. M. V. H. S. S, Vayyattupuzha,
Holy Family Public School, Chittar, Komala Vilasm School, Padayanippara, Little Angels English Medium School Chittar, Royal Parallel College, Chittar, Santhi Niketan Parallel College, Chittar, Ideal Parallel College, Chittar. Nearby Colleges: Caarmel Engineering College, R-Perunad, Musalliar Engineering College, Malayalappuzha, Mount Zion Engineering College, Kadammanitta, Pushpagiri Medical College, Tiruvalla, Muthoot Nursing College, Pathanamthitta. St. Thomas College, Ranni, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Mar Ivanios ITC, Seethathodu. Books Stall: Students Books Stall www.pathanamthittainfo.com
Population
The people of Chittar are mainly agriculturists and plantation workers. People began settling down in Chittar about 75 years ago. The people mainly belong to Hindu, Christian and Muslim religions. People live together in good harmony. There are several places of religious worship in Chittar. In many of the families based in Chittar, there are large numbers of people working outside Kerala as well as outside India. The new generation is highly educated and well placed in different parts of the world.
As of 2001 India census, Chittar had a population of 33977 with 16498 males and 17479 females.[1]
Religion
The majority of the population are Hindus, Muslims, and Christians.
See also
References
- ↑ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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