Mata - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Mata is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mata is 388828. The village covers a total geographical area of 404 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mata

According to the 2011 Census, Mata village had a total population of 1,296 people, including 634 males and 662 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.98%, with male literacy at 55.70% and female literacy at 34.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,200.

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

Nearby Villages of Mata

Mata 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 Mata

Public transport in the Mata is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Mata is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mata is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mata

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

Health Facilities in Mata

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

FAQs about Mata