Matigaon - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Matigaon is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Matigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matigaon is 423782. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Matigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Matigaon village had a total population of 1,559 people, including 770 males and 789 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.59%, with male literacy at 73.75% and female literacy at 45.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Matigaon

Matigaon 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 Matigaon

Matigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Matigaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Matigaon is about 31 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 Matigaon

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

Health Facilities in Matigaon

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

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