Matiaria - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Matiaria is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gobraura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matiaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matiaria is 216798. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.4 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Matiaria

According to the 2011 Census, Matiaria village had a total population of 3,376 people, including 1,731 males and 1,645 females, living in 692 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.39%, with male literacy at 63.05% and female literacy at 41.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 505, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Matiaria

Matiaria 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 Matiaria

Matiaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Matiaria is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Matiaria is about 31 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 Matiaria

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

Health Facilities in Matiaria

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

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