Matwan - Poladpur, Raigad

Matwan is a village situated in the Poladpur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Poladpur and around 132 km from Alibag. Matwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matwan is 555144. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.64 hectares and falls under the 402301 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Matwan

As per Census 2011, Matwan village has a total population of 944 people, consisting of 492 males and 452 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 683 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matwan

Matwan 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 Matwan

Matwan 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 Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Matwan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Matwan is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matwan

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

Health Facilities in Matwan

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

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