Matiali - Nilagiri, Balasore

Matiali is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Berhampur and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Matiali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matiali is 393255. The village covers a total geographical area of 738 hectares and falls under the 756041 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Matiali

According to the 2011 Census, Matiali village had a total population of 5,148 people, including 2,564 males and 2,584 females, living in 1,143 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.67%, with male literacy at 77.73% and female literacy at 51.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4,061.

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

Nearby Villages of Matiali

Matiali 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 Matiali

Matiali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nilgiri Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Matiali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Matiali is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matiali

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

Health Facilities in Matiali

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

FAQs about Matiali