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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Mattigar village had a total population of 1,113 people, including 553 males and 560 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.63%, with male literacy at 91.21% and female literacy at 82.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

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

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:

FAQs about Mattigar