Matola

Matola is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Padhrotu is the gram panchayat of Matola village.

Matola has its own place in the vibrant Chamba region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Matola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matola is 007463. The village spans a total geographical area of 57.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176306. Dalhousie is nearest town to Matola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Matola village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Matola

Below is a concise population overview of Matola as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 287 152 135
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 48 22 26
Scheduled Castes (SC) 274 146 128
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 12 6 6
Literate Population 164 104 60
Illiterate Population 123 48 75

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Matola village:

  • The total population of Matola village is around 287, including approximately 152 males and 135 females, with a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 48 children aged 0–6 years in Matola village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Matola village has 274 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 12 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Matola village is about 57.14%, with male literacy at 68.42% and female literacy at 44.44%.
  • There are around 50 households in Matola village.

Connectivity of Matola

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Matola. As per the 2011 stats, Matola had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Matola

Knowing the nearby villages of Matola helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Matola.

Kalatope R F Karelnu Guniala Guthri Bhatoli Drabbar Padhrotu Manola Ser Kasba Devi Dehra Goli

Frequently Asked Questions about Matola

Where is Matola located?
Matola village is situated in Dalhousie Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Matola?
The Gram Panchayat of Matola is Padhrotu (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Matola?
The pincode of Matola is 176306, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Matola as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Matola is 287, with 152 males and 135 females.
How many households are there in Matola as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Matola village has a total of 50 households.
What is the literacy rate in Matola as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Matola is 57.14%. The male literacy rate is 68.42%, while the female literacy rate is 44.44%.