Mathia - Sidhwalia, Gopalganj

Mathia is a village situated in the Sidhwalia subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhwalia and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Supauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathia is 231155. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.05 hectares and falls under the 841423 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Mathia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mathia

As per Census 2011, Mathia village has a total population of 1,194 people, consisting of 577 males and 617 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 461 literate and 733 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mathia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mathia

Mathia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mathia

Mathia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sher, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Mathia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Mathia is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mathia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mathia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mathia village are given below:

FAQs about Mathia