Matkehr

Matkehr is a village located in Jogindarnagar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Jogindarnagar. Jogindarnagar is the sub-district headquarter of Matkehr village. As per 2009 stats, Drahal is the gram panchayat of Matkehr village.

Here you can discover what makes Matkehr unique in its vibrant Jogindarnagar-Mandi region. You’ll see Matkehr’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 Matkehr

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matkehr is 013284. The village spans a total geographical area of 57.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176120. Jogindarnagar is nearest town to Matkehr village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Matkehr 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 Jogindernagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Matkehr

Population of Matkehr

According to the 2011 Census, Matkehr has a total population of about 227, with approximately 98 males and 129 females. The sex ratio is around 1316 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 100 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 70.04%, with male literacy at about 75.51% and female literacy near 65.89%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matkehr's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matkehr

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

Nearby Villages of Matkehr

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Matkehr