Mathola - Bhaderwah, Doda

Mathola is a village situated in the Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baderwah and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Doda. Chinote serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Mathola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathola is 004486. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 182222 pincode. Baderwah is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Mathola

According to the 2011 Census, Mathola village had a total population of 933 people, including 487 males and 446 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 86.62% and female literacy at 68.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathola

Mathola 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 Mathola

Mathola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baderwah to Mathola is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Mathola is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathola

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

Health Facilities in Mathola

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

FAQs about Mathola