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

As per Census 2011, Matenar village has a total population of 1,516 people, consisting of 699 males and 817 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 1,168 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 393 literate and 1,123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,373 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Matenar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,516699817
Child Population (0–6 yrs)256114142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,373627746
Literate Population393263130
Illiterate Population1,123436687

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadegodreSouth-East2.35 km
MurkiWest3.09 km
FulnarEast3.34 km
ChitaloorNorth3.44 km
BaloodNorth-West3.97 km
BalpetNorth-West6.28 km
GadapalSouth-East6.54 km
MuskelEast6.99 km
JaramEast7.11 km
PondumNorth-East7.17 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Matenar

Where is Matenar located?

Matenar village is located in Dantewada Tehsil, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Matenar?

Matenar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Matenar?

The pincode of Matenar is 494449.

What is the population of Matenar?

Matenar has a total population of 1,516, including 699 males and 817 females.

How many households are there in Matenar?

There are 340 households in Matenar.

What is the literacy rate in Matenar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Matenar is 25.92%. Male literacy is 37.63% and female literacy is 15.91%.