Matwal - Mardapal, Kondagaon

Matwal is a village situated in the Mardapal tehsil of Kondagaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from Kondagaon and around 112 km from Jagdalpur. Matwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matwal is 448740. The village covers a total geographical area of 864.11 hectares and falls under the 494226 pincode. Kondagaon is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Matwal

According to the 2011 Census, Matwal village had a total population of 826 people, including 397 males and 429 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.81%, with male literacy at 46.60% and female literacy at 31.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 649.

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

Nearby Villages of Matwal

Matwal 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 Matwal

Matwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Silak Jhori, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kondagaon to Matwal is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Matwal is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matwal

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

Health Facilities in Matwal

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

FAQs about Matwal