Matiagarh - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Matiagarh is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Matiagarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matiagarh is 388556. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 757091 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Matiagarh

As per Census 2011, Matiagarh village has a total population of 1,594 people, consisting of 821 males and 773 females. The village has 423 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 840 literate and 754 illiterate residents. Additionally, 739 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 757 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matiagarh

Matiagarh 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 Matiagarh

Matiagarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Matiagarh is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Matiagarh is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matiagarh

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

Health Facilities in Matiagarh

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

FAQs about Matiagarh