Matand - Gohana, Sonipat

Matand is a village situated in the Gohana tehsil of Sonipat district, Haryana. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gohana and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sonipat. Mathand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matand is 059627. The village covers a total geographical area of 616 hectares and falls under the 131301 pincode. Gohana is the nearest town.

Matand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baroda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sonipat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matand

According to the 2011 Census, Matand village had a total population of 2,028 people, including 1,073 males and 955 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.87%, with male literacy at 82.31% and female literacy at 60.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538.

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

Nearby Villages of Matand

Matand 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 Matand

Matand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mundlana, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonipat to Matand is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matand

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

Health Facilities in Matand

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

FAQs about Matand