Matana - Moman Badodiya, Shajapur

Matana is a village situated in the Moman Badodiya tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moman Badodiya and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Matana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matana is 472938. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.03 hectares and falls under the 465226 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Matana

According to the 2011 Census, Matana village had a total population of 955 people, including 499 males and 456 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.95%, with male literacy at 79.21% and female literacy at 53.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Matana

Matana 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 Matana

Matana 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 Sunera Pirkheri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Matana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Matana 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 Matana

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

Health Facilities in Matana

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

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