Matkamhatu - Chaibasa, West Singhbhum

Matkamhatu is a village situated in the Chaibasa subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 2 km from Pashchimi Singhbhum. Matkamhatu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matkamhatu is 378105. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Chaibasa is the nearest town.

Matkamhatu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chaibasa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matkamhatu

According to the 2011 Census, Matkamhatu village had a total population of 2,365 people, including 1,127 males and 1,238 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.91%, with male literacy at 91.96% and female literacy at 74.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,649.

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

Nearby Villages of Matkamhatu

Matkamhatu 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 Matkamhatu

Matkamhatu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaibasa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pashchimi Singhbhum to Matkamhatu is about 2 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matkamhatu

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

Health Facilities in Matkamhatu

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

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