Matihani - Paroo, Muzaffarpur

Matihani is a village situated in the Paroo subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paroo and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Ghayaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matihani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matihani is 228259. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 843107 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Matihani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sahebganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vaishali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matihani

According to the 2011 Census, Matihani village had a total population of 1,425 people, including 782 males and 643 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.59%, with male literacy at 62.72% and female literacy at 33.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Matihani

Matihani 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 Matihani

Matihani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Agauthar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Matihani is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matihani

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

Health Facilities in Matihani

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

FAQs about Matihani