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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Matahia

As per Census 2011, Matahia village has a total population of 2,383 people, consisting of 1,289 males and 1,094 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 848 females per 1,000 males. There are 469 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 981 literate and 1,402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3831,2891,094
Child Population (0–6 yrs)469254215
Scheduled Castes (SC)303162141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1376
Literate Population981629352
Illiterate Population1,402660742

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GopalpurSouth-West1.20 km
RatwalWest2.02 km
LagunahaEast2.17 km
RaypurwaSouth-West2.45 km
PatilarNorth2.69 km
BindauliaSouth-West2.88 km
AhirwaliaSouth-East3.00 km
KhurhuriaNorth-East3.03 km
Subi BakwaSouth3.22 km
SakrauliyaWest3.65 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Matahia

Where is Matahia located?

Matahia village is located in Bagaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Matahia?

The Gram Panchayat of Matahia is Chandra Pur Ratwal.

What is the pincode of Matahia?

The pincode of Matahia is 845106.

What is the population of Matahia?

Matahia has a total population of 2,383, including 1,289 males and 1,094 females.

How many households are there in Matahia?

There are 367 households in Matahia.

What is the literacy rate in Matahia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Matahia is 41.17%. Male literacy is 48.80% and female literacy is 32.18%.