Matras - Madhepur, Madhubani

Matras is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Matras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matras is 220835. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Matras village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulparas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matras

According to the 2011 Census, Matras village had a total population of 5,510 people, including 2,871 males and 2,639 females, living in 1,164 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.99%, with male literacy at 70.43% and female literacy at 37.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 598.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Matras

Matras 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 Matras

Public transport in the Matras is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghogardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Matras is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Matras is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matras

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

Health Facilities in Matras

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

FAQs about Matras