Matiapada

Matiapada is a village located in Konark tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Konark (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Simili is the gram panchayat of Matiapada village.

Here you can discover what makes Matiapada unique in its vibrant Konark-Puri region. You’ll see Matiapada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Matiapada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matiapada is 409332. The village spans a total geographical area of 95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752111. Konark is nearest town to Matiapada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Matiapada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Matiapada

Population of Matiapada

According to the 2011 Census, Matiapada has a total population of about 769, with approximately 378 males and 391 females. The sex ratio is around 1034 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 254 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.06%, with male literacy at about 86.51% and female literacy near 71.87%. There are around 172 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matiapada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matiapada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Matiapada. As per the 2011 stats, Matiapada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Matiapada

Knowing the nearby villages of Matiapada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Matiapada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Matiapada