Matond - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Matond is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Matond village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matond is 566687. The village covers a total geographical area of 1250 hectares and falls under the 416529 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Matond village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matond

According to the 2011 Census, Matond village had a total population of 2,852 people, including 1,404 males and 1,448 females, living in 710 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.20%, with male literacy at 92.16% and female literacy at 78.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Matond

Matond 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 Matond

Public transport in the Matond is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Matond is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Matond 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 Matond

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

Health Facilities in Matond

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

FAQs about Matond