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

According to the 2011 Census, Matang village had a total population of 1,220 people, including 598 males and 622 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.81%, with male literacy at 85.85% and female literacy at 68.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

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