Mattepur - Chandi, Nalanda

Mattepur is a village situated in the Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Belchhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mattepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mattepur is 244328. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 803108 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Mattepur

According to the 2011 Census, Mattepur village had a total population of 428 people, including 216 males and 212 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.13%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 64.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Mattepur

Mattepur 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 Mattepur

Mattepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harnaut, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Mattepur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Mattepur is about 40 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 Mattepur

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

Health Facilities in Mattepur

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

FAQs about Mattepur