Matwara - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Matwara is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Kusmi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matwara is 489658. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.23 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Matwara 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 Matwara

According to the 2011 Census, Matwara village had a total population of 543 people, including 277 males and 266 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.57%, with male literacy at 86.23% and female literacy at 68.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Matwara

Matwara 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 Matwara

Matwara 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 Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Matwara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Matwara is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matwara

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

Health Facilities in Matwara

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

FAQs about Matwara