Matanpur - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Matanpur is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Matanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matanpur is 489641. The village covers a total geographical area of 534.68 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Matanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Matanpur village had a total population of 570 people, including 300 males and 270 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.84%, with male literacy at 82.49% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Matanpur

Matanpur 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 Matanpur

Matanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Matanpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Matanpur 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 Matanpur

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

Health Facilities in Matanpur

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

FAQs about Matanpur