Matijhariya Village Overview
Matijhariya is a village in Baikunthpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 14 km from Baikunthpur, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dohda is the Gram Panchayat for Matijhariya village.
The sections below provide essential information about Matijhariya village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Matijhariya is 431410. The village covers a geographical area of 234.74 hectares and has a pincode of 497335. Baikunthpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Location Map of Matijhariya
Population & Demographics of Matijhariya
This section provides population and demographic details of Matijhariya village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 481 | 255 | 226 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 73 | 43 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 460 | 243 | 217 |
| Literate Population | 267 | 164 | 103 |
| Illiterate Population | 214 | 91 | 123 |
Key population details of Matijhariya village are given below:
- Matijhariya village is a small village with a total population of around 481, including approximately 255 males and 226 females, with a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 460 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Matijhariya village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.51%.
- There are around 118 households in Matijhariya village.
Transport & Connectivity of Matijhariya
Transport facilities help residents of Matijhariya village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Matijhariya
The following villages are located close to Matijhariya and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matijhariya
- Where is Matijhariya located?
- Matijhariya village is located in Baikunthpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Matijhariya?
- The Gram Panchayat of Matijhariya is Dohda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Matijhariya?
- The pincode of Matijhariya is 497335.
- What is the population of Matijhariya?
- Matijhariya has a total population of 481, including 255 males and 226 females.
- How many households are there in Matijhariya?
- There are 118 households in Matijhariya.
- What is the literacy rate in Matijhariya?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Matijhariya is 55.51%. Male literacy is 64.31% and female literacy is 45.58%.