Matkota
Matkota is a village located in Jogapatti subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Jogapatti (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Bettiah. As per 2009 stats, Machher Gawan is the gram panchayat of Matkota village.
Here you can discover what makes Matkota unique in its vibrant Jogapatti-Pashchim Champaran region. You’ll see Matkota’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Matkota
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matkota is 217063. The village spans a total geographical area of 333.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 845452. Bettiah is nearest town to Matkota village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
Google Map of Matkota
Population of Matkota
According to the 2011 Census, Matkota has a total population of about 2,088, with approximately 1,057 males and 1,031 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 402 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 548 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 34.96%, with male literacy at about 42.01% and female literacy near 27.74%. There are around 383 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matkota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,088 | 1,057 | 1,031 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 402 | 192 | 210 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 548 | 266 | 282 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 730 | 444 | 286 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,358 | 613 | 745 |
Connectivity of Matkota
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Matkota. As per the 2011 stats, Matkota had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Matkota
Knowing the nearby villages of Matkota helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Matkota.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matkota
- Where is Matkota located?
- Matkota village is situated in Jogapatti Subdivision, within the Pashchim Champaran district of Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Matkota?
- The Gram Panchayat of Matkota is Machher Gawan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Matkota?
- The pincode of Matkota is 845452, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Matkota as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Matkota is 2,088, with 1,057 males and 1,031 females.
- How many households are there in Matkota as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Matkota village has a total of 383 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Matkota as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Matkota is 34.96%. The male literacy rate is 42.01%, while the female literacy rate is 27.74%.