Matkasa - Mohla, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Matkasa is a village situated in the Mohla tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Mohla and around 85 km from Rajnandgaon. Sherpar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matkasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matkasa is 441349. The village covers a total geographical area of 528.73 hectares and falls under the 491666 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Matkasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohala-manpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matkasa

According to the 2011 Census, Matkasa village had a total population of 305 people, including 154 males and 151 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.16%, with male literacy at 87.59% and female literacy at 74.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

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

Nearby Villages of Matkasa

Matkasa 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 Matkasa

Matkasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Matkasa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Matkasa is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matkasa

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

Health Facilities in Matkasa

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

FAQs about Matkasa