Mathiya - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Mathiya is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mathia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathiya is 216252. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Mathiya

According to the 2011 Census, Mathiya village had a total population of 5,526 people, including 2,956 males and 2,570 females, living in 1,016 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.25%, with male literacy at 63.49% and female literacy at 43.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathiya

Mathiya 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 Mathiya

Mathiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Mathiya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Mathiya is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathiya

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

Health Facilities in Mathiya

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

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