Matur - Siruguppa, Ballari

Matur is a village situated in the Siruguppa taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Siruguppa and around 84 km from Bellary. Hatcholli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matur is 604814. The village covers a total geographical area of 998.17 hectares and falls under the 583114 pincode. Siruguppa is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Matur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Siruguppa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matur

According to the 2011 Census, Matur village had a total population of 708 people, including 344 males and 364 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.00%, with male literacy at 68.26% and female literacy at 46.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Matur

Matur 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 Matur

Matur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kupgal, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siruguppa to Matur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Matur is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matur

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

Health Facilities in Matur

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

FAQs about Matur