Matasagara - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Matasagara is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Malali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matasagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matasagara is 614912. The village covers a total geographical area of 501.94 hectares and falls under the 573134 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Matasagara

According to the 2011 Census, Matasagara village had a total population of 710 people, including 351 males and 359 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.84%, with male literacy at 83.74% and female literacy at 69.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Matasagara

Matasagara 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 Matasagara

Public transport in the Matasagara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Matasagara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Matasagara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matasagara

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

Health Facilities in Matasagara

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

FAQs about Matasagara