Matang - Patan, Durg

Matang is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Matang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matang is 442686. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.31 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Matang

As per Census 2011, Matang village has a total population of 1,220 people, consisting of 598 males and 622 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 828 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matang

Matang 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 Matang

Matang is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Matang is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Matang is about 35 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 Matang

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

Health Facilities in Matang

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

FAQs about Matang