Matia

Matia is a Town and Subdivision in Goalpara District of Assam. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Matia Block (CD) is 02015. Total area of matia subdivision is 441 km² including 427.95 km² rural area and 12.67 km² urban area. Matia subdivision has a population of 2,58,223 peoples, out of which urban population is 24,615 while rural population is 2,33,608. Matia has a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Matia subdivision has a population density of 586 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 50,989 houses in the sub-district, including 4,946 urban houses and 46,043 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 53.32% population of matia subdivision is literate, out of which 56.86% males and 49.63% females are literate.

List of Villages in Matia Subdivision

Matia Subdivision has a total of 156 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Matia Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Matia Subdivision

The population profile of Matia Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Matia's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Matia Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.