Matu

Block / Taluka Deesa
District Banas Kantha
State Gujarat

About Matu

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Matu village is 508297. Matu village is located in Deesa taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Deesa (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Katarva is the gram panchayat of Matu village.

The total geographical area of village is 386.52 hectares. Matu has a total population of 1,501 peoples, out of which male population is 792 while female population is 709. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 895 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of matu village is 56.90% out of which 66.79% males and 45.84% females are literate. There are about 260 houses in matu village. Pincode of matu village locality is 385535.

When it comes to administration, Matu village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Matu village comes under Deodar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency. Deesa is nearest town to matu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Matu

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,501 792 709
Literate Population 854 529 325
Illiterate Population 647 263 384

Connectivity of Matu

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Matu

Frequently Asked Questions about Matu

Where is Matu located?

Matu village is situated in Deesa Taluka, within the Banas Kantha district of Gujarat, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Matu?

The Gram Panchayat of Matu is Katarva (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Matu?

The pincode of Matu is 385535, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Matu as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Matu is 1,501, with 792 males and 709 females.

How many households are there in Matu as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Matu village has a total of 260 households.

What is the literacy rate in Matu as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Matu is 56.90%. The male literacy rate is 66.79%, while the female literacy rate is 45.84%.