Matto - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Matto is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Chandabali and around 50 km from Bhadrak. Motto serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matto village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matto is 395336. The village covers a total geographical area of 434 hectares and falls under the 756132 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Matto

According to the 2011 Census, Matto village had a total population of 3,464 people, including 1,762 males and 1,702 females, living in 610 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.48%, with male literacy at 90.66% and female literacy at 78.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Matto

Matto 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 Matto

Matto is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Matto is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Matto is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matto

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

Health Facilities in Matto

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

FAQs about Matto