Matewa - Moman Badodiya, Shajapur

Matewa is a village situated in the Moman Badodiya tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moman Badodiya and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Matewa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matewa is 472935. The village covers a total geographical area of 514.1 hectares and falls under the 465226 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Matewa 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 Matewa

According to the 2011 Census, Matewa village had a total population of 967 people, including 475 males and 492 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.13%, with male literacy at 74.31% and female literacy at 41.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Matewa

Matewa 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 Matewa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Matewa. The nearest railway station is Sunera Pirkheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Matewa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Matewa 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 Matewa

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

Health Facilities in Matewa

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

FAQs about Matewa