Matakamdihi - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Matakamdihi is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badnarini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matakamdihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matakamdihi is 387469. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Matakamdihi

As per Census 2011, Matakamdihi village has a total population of 577 people, consisting of 290 males and 287 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 369 illiterate residents. Additionally, 577 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matakamdihi

Matakamdihi 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 Matakamdihi

Matakamdihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Matakamdihi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Matakamdihi is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matakamdihi

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

Health Facilities in Matakamdihi

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

FAQs about Matakamdihi