Matrota - Sami, Patan
Matrota is a village situated in the Sami taluka of Patan district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sami and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Patan. Matrota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Matrota is 508984. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.43 hectares and falls under the 384240 pincode. Harij is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Matrota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Radhanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Patan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Matrota
According to the 2011 Census, Matrota village had a total population of 1,425 people, including 743 males and 682 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.41%, with male literacy at 80.24% and female literacy at 53.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,425 | 743 | 682 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 161 | 85 | 76 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 295 | 148 | 147 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 852 | 528 | 324 |
| Illiterate Population | 573 | 215 | 358 |
Nearby Villages of Matrota
Matrota is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Matrota
Public transport in the Matrota is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harij to Matrota is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patan to Matrota is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Matrota
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Matrota village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Matrota
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Matrota village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Matrota
Where is Matrota located?
Matrota village is located in Sami Taluka, Patan district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Matrota?
Matrota is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Matrota?
The pincode of Matrota is 384240.
What is the population of Matrota?
Matrota had a total population of 1,425, including 743 males and 682 females.
How many households are there in Matrota?
Matrota had 275 households.
What is the literacy rate in Matrota?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Matrota was 67.41%. Male literacy was 80.24% and female literacy was 53.47%.