Matipahar

Matipahar is a village located in Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Farsabahar (tehsildar office) and 130km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Maatipahaad Chharra is the gram panchayat of Matipahar village.

Here you can discover what makes Matipahar unique in its vibrant Farsabahar-Jashpur region. You’ll see Matipahar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Matipahar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matipahar is 434173. The village spans a total geographical area of 1334.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496245. Pathalgaon is nearest town to Matipahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 75km away.

When it comes to local governance, Matipahar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Matipahar

Population of Matipahar

According to the 2011 Census, Matipahar has a total population of about 1,590, with approximately 786 males and 804 females. The sex ratio is around 1022 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 228 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,045. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.99%, with male literacy at about 68.58% and female literacy near 49.63%. There are around 319 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matipahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matipahar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Matipahar. As per the 2011 stats, Matipahar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Matipahar

Knowing the nearby villages of Matipahar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Matipahar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Matipahar