Matralaku - Muniguda, Rayagada

Matralaku is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Ambadala and around 110 km from Rayagada . Dimiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matralaku village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matralaku is 424587. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Matralaku 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 Matralaku

As per Census 2011, Matralaku village has a total population of 11 people, consisting of 6 males and 5 females. The village has 2 households and a sex ratio of 833 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matralaku

Matralaku 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 Matralaku

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Matralaku. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Matralaku is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Matralaku is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matralaku

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

Health Facilities in Matralaku

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

FAQs about Matralaku