Matapur - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Matapur is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Meregaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matapur is 489633. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.64 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Matapur 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 Matapur

As per Census 2011, Matapur village has a total population of 841 people, consisting of 448 males and 393 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 438 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 327 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matapur

Matapur 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 Matapur

Matapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Matapur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Matapur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matapur

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

Health Facilities in Matapur

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

FAQs about Matapur