Matar
Matar is a Town and Taluka in Kheda District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Matar Block (CD) is 03875. The total area of Matar Taluka is 386 km². Matar has a sex ratio of approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Matar Taluka
Matar Taluka has a total of 55 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Matar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alindra | Alindra | Nadiad (10 km) |
| 2 | Antroli | Antroli | Nadiad (6 km) |
| 3 | Asamali | Asamali | Dholka (11 km) |
| 4 | Aslali | Aslali | Nadiad (15 km) |
| 5 | Bamangam | Bamangam | Sojitra (14 km) |
| 6 | Baroda | Baroda | Dholka (11 km) |
| 7 | Bhalada | Bhalada | Sojitra (9 km) |
| 8 | Chanor | Chanor | Mehmedabad (6 km) |
| 9 | Daloli | Daloli | Dholka (20 km) |
| 10 | Dethli | Dethli | Sojitra (7 km) |
| 11 | Garmala | Garmala | Nadiad (9 km) |
| 12 | Hadeva | Hadeva | Nadiad (35 km) |
| 13 | Haijarabad | Haijarabad | Nadiad (6 km) |
| 14 | Heranj | Heranj | Nadiad (12 km) |
| 15 | Indarvarna | Indarvarna | Nadiad (16 km) |
| 16 | Kathoda | Kathoda | Nadiad (15 km) |
| 17 | Khadiyarpura | Khadiyarpura | Nadiad (8 km) |
| 18 | Khandhli | Khandhli | Nadiad (12 km) |
| 19 | Kharenti | Kharenti | Nadiad (17 km) |
| 20 | Koshiyal | Koshiyal | Nadiad (7 km) |
| 21 | Kunjara | Punaj | Nadiad (13 km) |
| 22 | Laval | Laval | Nadiad (12 km) |
| 23 | Limbasi | Limbasi | Nadiad (16 km) |
| 24 | Machhiel | Machhiel | Nadiad (11 km) |
| 25 | Mahelaj | Mahelaj | Nadiad (10 km) |
| 26 | Malavada | Malavada | Nadiad (22 km) |
| 27 | Maliyataj | Maliyataj | Nadiad (13 km) |
| 28 | Marala | Nagrama | Nadiad (17 km) |
| 29 | Matar | Matar | Nadiad (5 km) |
| 30 | Mehmedabad | Vastana | Nadiad (27 km) |
| 31 | Nadhanpur | Nadhanpur | Dholka (11 km) |
| 32 | Nagrama | Nagrama | Nadiad (15 km) |
| 33 | Nandoli | Nandoli | Sojitra (12 km) |
| 34 | Palla | Palla | Nadiad (11 km) |
| 35 | Pariyej | Pariyej | Petlad (22 km) |
| 36 | Pipariya | Pipariya | Nadiad (6 km) |
| 37 | Punaj | Punaj | Nadiad (12 km) |
| 38 | Radhvanaj | Pariyej | Nadiad (4 km) |
| 39 | Ranasar | Ranasar | Nadiad (20 km) |
| 40 | Ratanpur | Ratanpur | Nadiad (3 km) |
| 41 | Sandhana | Sandhana | Nadiad (8 km) |
| 42 | Sayla | Sayla | Nadiad (11 km) |
| 43 | Shekhupur | Shekhupur | Sojitra (11 km) |
| 44 | Siholdi | Siholdi | Nadiad (15 km) |
| 45 | Sinjiwada | Sinjiwada | Petlad (22 km) |
| 46 | Sokhda | Sokhda | Nadiad (2 km) |
| 47 | Traj | Traj | Nadiad (10 km) |
| 48 | Tranja | Tranja | Nadiad (12 km) |
| 49 | Undhela | Undhela | Nadiad (10 km) |
| 50 | Untai | Untai | Nadiad (10 km) |
| 51 | Valotri | Valotri | Dholka (18 km) |
| 52 | Vansar | Vansar | Nadiad (3 km) |
| 53 | Vasai | Vasai | Sojitra (5 km) |
| 54 | Vastana | Vastana | Nadiad (27 km) |
| 55 | Viroja | Viroja | Sojitra (14 km) |
Population of Matar Taluka
The population profile of Matar Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Matar Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,62,800 | 1,62,800 | N/A |
| Male Population | 84,391 | 84,391 | N/A |
| Female Population | 78,409 | 78,409 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,874 | 20,874 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,064 | 11,064 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,810 | 9,810 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,13,270 | 1,13,270 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 65,456 | 65,456 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 47,814 | 47,814 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 49,530 | 49,530 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,935 | 18,935 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 30,595 | 30,595 | N/A |
| Total Households | 32,902 | 32,902 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,62,800 people. Includes nearly 84,391 males and 78,409 females. Rural population is about 1,62,800 people.
- There are around 20,874 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,064 boys and 9,810 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,13,270 people. Non-literate population is around 49,530 people.
- There are nearly 32,902 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Matar Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 8,098 | 8,098 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,191 | 4,191 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,907 | 3,907 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,737 | 1,737 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 922 | 922 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 815 | 815 | N/A |
| Population Density | 422 / km² | 422 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Matar Taluka is approximately 8,098 people, including 4,191 males and 3,907 females. Around 8,098 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Matar Taluka is about 1,737 people, including 922 males and 815 females. Around 1,737 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 422 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 422 people per sq. km.