Matenar - Dantewada, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Matenar is a village situated in the Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Dantewada, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Matenar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matenar is 450065. The village covers a total geographical area of 1008.78 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Matenar

According to the 2011 Census, Matenar village had a total population of 1,516 people, including 699 males and 817 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 1,169 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.19%, with male literacy at 44.96% and female literacy at 19.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,373.

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

Nearby Villages of Matenar

Matenar 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 Matenar

Matenar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Matenar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matenar

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

Health Facilities in Matenar

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

FAQs about Matenar