vittur

Vittur is a toponym and surname used in parts of South Asia. It refers to more than one geographic location in India and to people bearing Vittur as a surname; the exact referent depends on the context.

In India, there are several villages named Vittur, located in rural areas of states such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. In official records, each Vittur is described with its district and taluk, and none constitutes a single, widely recognized municipality. These villages typically have agrarian-based economies and local temples that serve as community centers; population sizes vary between settlements.

Vittur is also found as a surname in Karnataka and neighboring regions. As a surname, it appears among several communities and may be transliterated in various forms such as Vitturu or Vittoor, reflecting differences in local languages and scripts.

The etymology of Vittur is not clearly established in standard references; it is likely derived from local toponymic or linguistic roots.

No widely recognized individuals with the surname Vittur are documented in major encyclopedias.