Matoor - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Matoor is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Virajpet and around 48 km from Madikeri. Kirgur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matoor is 618056. The village covers a total geographical area of 1070.96 hectares and falls under the 571216 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Matoor

According to the 2011 Census, Matoor village had a total population of 3,343 people, including 1,594 males and 1,749 females, living in 945 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.15%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 77.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 727.

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

Nearby Villages of Matoor

Matoor 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 Matoor

Matoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Matoor is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Matoor is about 48 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 Matoor

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

Health Facilities in Matoor

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

FAQs about Matoor