Matiapokhari - Banapur, Khordha

Matiapokhari is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Galua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matiapokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matiapokhari is 408449. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Matiapokhari

As per Census 2011, Matiapokhari village has a total population of 835 people, consisting of 394 males and 441 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 1,119 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 636 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matiapokhari

Matiapokhari 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 Matiapokhari

Matiapokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Matiapokhari is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Matiapokhari is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matiapokhari

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

Health Facilities in Matiapokhari

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

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