Matiawan - Nauhatta, Rohtas

Matiawan is a village situated in the Nauhatta subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nauhatta and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Jadunath Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matiawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matiawan is 252051. The village covers a total geographical area of 637 hectares and falls under the 821304 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Matiawan

According to the 2011 Census, Matiawan village had a total population of 1,412 people, including 747 males and 665 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.04%, with male literacy at 76.77% and female literacy at 41.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Matiawan

Matiawan 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 Matiawan

Matiawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagar Untari, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Matiawan is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Matiawan is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matiawan

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

Health Facilities in Matiawan

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

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