Matia

Matia is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Deogaon is the gram panchayat of Matia village.

Here you can discover what makes Matia unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Matia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Matia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matia is 422383. The village spans a total geographical area of 667 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766011. Kesinga is nearest town to Matia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Matia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Matia

Population of Matia

According to the 2011 Census, Matia has a total population of about 1,295, with approximately 632 males and 663 females. The sex ratio is around 1049 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 184 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 30 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 633. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.02%, with male literacy at about 52.22% and female literacy near 38.16%. There are around 332 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Matia. As per the 2011 stats, Matia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Matia

Knowing the nearby villages of Matia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Matia.

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