Matia - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Matia is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Deogaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matia is 422383. The village covers a total geographical area of 667 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Matia

According to the 2011 Census, Matia village had a total population of 1,295 people, including 632 males and 663 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.48%, with male literacy at 61.45% and female literacy at 44.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 633.

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

Nearby Villages of Matia

Matia 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 Matia

Matia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Matia is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Matia is about 38 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 Matia

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

Health Facilities in Matia

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

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