Matedi - Muniguda, Rayagada

Matedi is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 109 km from Ambadala and around 100 km from Rayagada . Ambadala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matedi is 424671. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Matedi

According to the 2011 Census, Matedi village had a total population of 73 people, including 40 males and 33 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 10.20%, with male literacy at 11.11% and female literacy at 9.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Matedi

Matedi 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 Matedi

Public transport in the Matedi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Matedi is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Matedi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matedi

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

Health Facilities in Matedi

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

FAQs about Matedi