Mattigar - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Mattigar is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Neggu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mattigar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mattigar is 603194. The village covers a total geographical area of 842.9 hectares and falls under the 581450 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mattigar

As per Census 2011, Mattigar village has a total population of 1,113 people, consisting of 553 males and 560 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 888 literate and 225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mattigar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mattigar

Mattigar 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 Mattigar

Mattigar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Mattigar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mattigar is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mattigar

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

Health Facilities in Mattigar

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

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