Matha - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Matha is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Magadi and around 24 km from Ramanagara. Ajjanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matha is 626029. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.76 hectares and falls under the 561201 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Matha

According to the 2011 Census, Matha village had a total population of 525 people, including 278 males and 247 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.13%, with male literacy at 61.92% and female literacy at 45.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Matha

Matha 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 Matha

Matha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bidadi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Matha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Matha is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matha

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

Health Facilities in Matha

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

FAQs about Matha