# Chitlapakkam, Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu 

# Chitlapakkam

Chitlapakkam is a town in Tambaram sub-district of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **37,906 people** in 9,960 households. Literacy was 94.2%.

- 37,906people (2011)
- 9,960households
- 94.2%literacy
- 18census wards

## Population of Chitlapakkam

■ Chitlapakkam · ■ Kancheepuram urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****94.2%**

**89.4%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1001**

**986

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****940**

**957

Working population ****40.0%**

**39.2%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Chitlapakkam

Of every 100 households in Chitlapakkam in 2011, 99 had electricity, 97 a toilet at home and 90 cooked with LPG; 88 had a mobile phone, 62 a two-wheeler and 13 a car.

■ Chitlapakkam · ■ Kancheepuram urban average

Electricity for lighting ****99%**

**98%

Toilet within the home ****97%**

**86%

No toilet (open defecation) ****2%**

**12%

Tap water ****66%**

**67%

Drinking water within premises ****62%**

**54%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****90%**

**77%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****4%**

**10%

Use banking services ****84%**

**68%

Television ****95%**

**92%

Mobile phone ****88%**

**83%

Computer with internet ****27%**

**14%

Two-wheeler ****62%**

**48%

Car / jeep / van ****13%**

**9%

None of these assets ****1%**

**2%

Own their home ****54%**

**60%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Chitlapakkam work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 12,958 (86%) · **■** Household industry 181 (1%) · **■** Farming 171 (1%) · **■** Marginal 1,844 (12%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Chitlapakkam changed?

From 5,320 in 1971 to 37,906 in 2011.

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Chitlapakkam in numbers and road distances

- Density13,071 per km²
- Growth 2001–201149.7%
- Annual rainfall1,157 mm
- Temperature range21 °C to 39 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)25 km by road
- Kancheepuram (district HQ)70 km by road
- Tambaram (city of 1 lakh+)3 km by road
- Chennai (city of 5 lakh+)25 km by road
- Tambaram (railway station)3 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Chitlapakkam

### Civic services

- Pucca roads44 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets9,696
- Water storage1,100 kl
- Electricity — homes8,428
- Electricity — industry12

### Hospitals

- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 6 beds · 2 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 2 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools5 govt · 8 private
- ●Senior secondary schools7 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks5
- Private banks3

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Chitlapakkam

- Hospitals10 in Chitlapakkam
- Banks45 in Chitlapakkam
- ATMs13 in Chitlapakkam
- Petrol pumps3 in Chitlapakkam
- Hotels6 in Chitlapakkam
- Schools22 in Chitlapakkam
- Colleges and universities6 in Chitlapakkam
- Pharmacies19 in Chitlapakkam
- Restaurants32 in Chitlapakkam
- Dental clinics18 in Chitlapakkam

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Chitlapakkam ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-1/) 1,385 369 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-2/) 1,049 293 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-3/) 1,294 326 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-4/) 1,389 373 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-5/) 2,498 656 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-6/) 4,043 1,069 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-7/) 2,348 596 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-8/) 4,655 1,202 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-9/) 1,669 445 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-10/) 4,318 1,124 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-11/) 2,897 741 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-12/) 2,774 754 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-13/) 1,226 343 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-14/) 1,956 519 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-15/) 1,253 334 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-16/) 1,031 278 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-17/) 739 220 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/tambaram/chitlapakkam/ward-18/) 1,382 318 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Chitlapakkam

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Chennai International Airport (MAA) · Chennai7.8 km
- Tirupati International Airport (TIR) · Tirupati105 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:45).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Chitlapakkam?37,906 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Chitlapakkam in?Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Chitlapakkam in 1971?5,320
- How many wards does Chitlapakkam have?18 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Chitlapakkam?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Chitlapakkam?Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 7.8 km in a straight line