Matikhani - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Matikhani is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bhuasuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matikhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matikhani is 389577. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Matikhani

As per Census 2011, Matikhani village has a total population of 315 people, consisting of 150 males and 165 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 118 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 315 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matikhani

Matikhani 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 Matikhani

Matikhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Matikhani is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Matikhani 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 Matikhani

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

Health Facilities in Matikhani

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

FAQs about Matikhani