Matra - Dhamdha, Durg

Matra is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Matra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matra is 442508. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.28 hectares and falls under the 491332 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Matra

As per Census 2011, Matra village has a total population of 1,565 people, consisting of 786 males and 779 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 914 literate and 651 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 143 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matra

Matra 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 Matra

Matra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumhari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Matra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Matra is about 40 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 Matra

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

Health Facilities in Matra

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

FAQs about Matra