Matond Village Overview
Matond is a village in Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 24 km from Vengurla tehsil headquarters and around 44 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Matond village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Matond village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Matond is 566687. The village covers a geographical area of 1250 hectares and has a pincode of 416529. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Location Map of Matond
Population & Demographics of Matond
This section provides population and demographic details of Matond village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,852 | 1,404 | 1,448 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 210 | 115 | 95 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 217 | 105 | 112 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,251 | 1,188 | 1,063 |
| Illiterate Population | 601 | 216 | 385 |
Key population details of Matond village are given below:
- Matond village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,852, including approximately 1,404 males and 1,448 females, with a sex ratio of 1031 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 217 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Matond village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.93%.
- There are around 710 households in Matond village.
Transport & Connectivity of Matond
Transport facilities help residents of Matond village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Matond
The following villages are located close to Matond and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matond
- Where is Matond located?
- Matond village is located in Vengurla Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Matond?
- Matond is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Matond?
- The pincode of Matond is 416529.
- What is the population of Matond?
- Matond has a total population of 2,852, including 1,404 males and 1,448 females.
- How many households are there in Matond?
- There are 710 households in Matond.
- What is the literacy rate in Matond?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Matond is 78.93%. Male literacy is 84.62% and female literacy is 73.41%.