Mathadi - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Mathadi is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Mathadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathadi is 450186. The village covers a total geographical area of 1008.34 hectares and falls under the 494556 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Mathadi 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 Mathadi

According to the 2011 Census, Mathadi village had a total population of 841 people, including 414 males and 427 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.13%, with male literacy at 32.97% and female literacy at 15.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 830.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathadi

Mathadi 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 Mathadi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mathadi. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Mathadi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Mathadi 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 Mathadi

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

Health Facilities in Mathadi

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

FAQs about Mathadi