Matul - Bhokar, Nanded

Matul is a village situated in the Bhokar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Matul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matul is 544873. The village covers a total geographical area of 1186 hectares and falls under the 431801 pincode. Peth Umri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Matul

As per Census 2011, Matul village has a total population of 2,111 people, consisting of 1,107 males and 1,004 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,382 literate and 729 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 852 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Matul are given below:

Nearby Villages of Matul

Matul 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 Matul

Matul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhokar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peth Umri to Matul is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Matul is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matul

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

Health Facilities in Matul

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

FAQs about Matul