Matial

Matial is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 69km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Matial village. As per 2009 stats, Sihorpai is the gram panchayat of Matial village.

Here you can discover what makes Matial unique in its vibrant Jawalamukhi-Kangra region. You’ll see Matial’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Matial

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matial is 010529. The village spans a total geographical area of 94.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176031. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Matial village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Matial 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 Jawalamukhi 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 Matial

According to the 2011 Census, Matial has a total population of about 322, with approximately 141 males and 181 females. The sex ratio is around 1283 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 55 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.40%, with male literacy at about 80.14% and female literacy near 73.48%. There are around 73 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matial's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matial

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

Nearby Villages of Matial

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

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