Matamar - Panagar, Jabalpur

Matamar is a village situated in the Panagar tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panagar and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Matamar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matamar is 490167. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.47 hectares and falls under the 482005 pincode. Panagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Matamar

According to the 2011 Census, Matamar village had a total population of 2,080 people, including 1,083 males and 997 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.94%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 70.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 639, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Matamar

Matamar 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 Matamar

Matamar 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 Adhartal, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panagar to Matamar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Matamar is about 15 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 Matamar

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

Health Facilities in Matamar

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

FAQs about Matamar