Matahia - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Matahia is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chandra Pur Ratwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matahia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matahia is 216919. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.9 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Matahia

According to the 2011 Census, Matahia village had a total population of 2,383 people, including 1,289 males and 1,094 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.25%, with male literacy at 60.77% and female literacy at 40.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Matahia

Matahia 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 Matahia

Matahia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Matahia is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Matahia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matahia

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

Health Facilities in Matahia

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

FAQs about Matahia