Matikhala - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Matikhala is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Chamakhandi and around 5 km from Chatrapur. Kanamana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matikhala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matikhala is 412152. The village covers a total geographical area of 444 hectares and falls under the 761045 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Matikhala

As per Census 2011, Matikhala village has a total population of 2,331 people, consisting of 1,179 males and 1,152 females. The village has 593 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,780 literate and 551 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matikhala

Matikhala 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 Matikhala

Matikhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chatrapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Matikhala is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Matikhala is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matikhala

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

Health Facilities in Matikhala

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

FAQs about Matikhala