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
As per Census 2011, Matrota village has a total population of 1,425 people, consisting of 743 males and 682 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 852 literate and 573 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Matrota are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,425 | 743 | 682 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 161 | 85 | 76 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 295 | 148 | 147 |
| 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 has a total population of 1,425, including 743 males and 682 females.
How many households are there in Matrota?
There are 275 households in Matrota.
What is the literacy rate in Matrota?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Matrota is 59.79%. Male literacy is 71.06% and female literacy is 47.51%.