Matmal - Lonar, Buldhana

Matmal is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Lonar and around 84 km from Buldana. Matmal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matmal is 529561. The village covers a total geographical area of 876.17 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Matmal

According to the 2011 Census, Matmal village had a total population of 955 people, including 478 males and 477 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.58%, with male literacy at 85.96% and female literacy at 75.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Matmal

Matmal 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 Matmal

Matmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradgaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Matmal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Matmal is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matmal

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

Health Facilities in Matmal

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

FAQs about Matmal