Although official records list his birth date as 5 November, Chitampalli himself mentioned 12 November 1932 as his birth date in his autobiography
Chakva Chandan. He spent his childhood in
Solapur, now in Maharashtra, and later attended the State Forest Service College in
Coimbatore. Chitampalli began his career with the Maharashtra State government's Forest Service. During his tenure, he worked across various forests and national parks in Maharashtra. His experiences in the field provided the foundation for his literary works, primarily written in Marathi. He retired from service as Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests in Maharashtra. Chitampalli significantly contributed to the development of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks such as Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Navegaon National Park, Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, and Melghat Tiger Reserve. He also facilitated the creation of orphanages for displaced wildlife at Nagzira and Melghat. In recognition of his literary contributions, he presided over the
Marathi Sahitya Sammelan at Solapur in 2006. Chitampalli died in Solapur, Maharashtra on 18 June 2025, at the age of 92. == Awards ==