Matama - Chhapara, Seoni

Matama is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Devgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matama is 496043. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.61 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Matama

According to the 2011 Census, Matama village had a total population of 558 people, including 289 males and 269 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.28%, with male literacy at 71.37% and female literacy at 55.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Matama

Matama 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 Matama

Matama 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 Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Matama is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Matama is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matama

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

Health Facilities in Matama

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

FAQs about Matama