Matewa - Arjunda, Balod

Matewa is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Gunderdehi and around 32 km from Durg. Dudiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matewa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matewa is 442791. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.43 hectares and falls under the 491225 pincode. Arjunda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Matewa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunderdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matewa

According to the 2011 Census, Matewa village had a total population of 862 people, including 430 males and 432 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.52%, with male literacy at 92.33% and female literacy at 72.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Matewa

Matewa 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 Matewa

Matewa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gundardehi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arjunda to Matewa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Matewa is about 32 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 Matewa

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

Health Facilities in Matewa

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

FAQs about Matewa