Matualguda - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Matualguda is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ranamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matualguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matualguda is 424084. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Matualguda

According to the 2011 Census, Matualguda village had a total population of 1,098 people, including 559 males and 539 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.92%, with male literacy at 78.44% and female literacy at 42.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Matualguda

Matualguda 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 Matualguda

Public transport in the Matualguda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Matualguda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Matualguda is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matualguda

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

Health Facilities in Matualguda

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

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