Matlana - Nirjharna, Dausa

Matlana is a village situated in the Nirjharna tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Lalsot and around 62 km from Dausa. Shivsinghpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matlana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matlana is 078855. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 303503 pincode. Lalsot is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Matlana

As per Census 2011, Matlana village has a total population of 1,315 people, consisting of 673 males and 642 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 682 literate and 633 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 679 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,315673642
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232114118
Scheduled Castes (SC)559294265
Scheduled Tribes (ST)679343336
Literate Population682432250
Illiterate Population633241392

Nearby Villages of Matlana

Matlana 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RajpuraSouth1.26 km
RooppuraNorth1.37 km
Barh RooppuraWest1.42 km
BhojyaraWest1.75 km
Barh GumanpuraNorth2.12 km
MaharajpuraEast2.18 km
Barh ShivsinghpuraNorth-East2.22 km
SamelNorth-West2.59 km
LorwaraSouth-East2.62 km
GumanpuraNorth2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Matlana

Matlana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Channani, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalsot to Matlana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dausa to Matlana is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matlana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Matlana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Matlana

Where is Matlana located?

Matlana village is located in Nirjharna Tehsil, Dausa district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Matlana?

The Gram Panchayat of Matlana is Shivsinghpura.

What is the pincode of Matlana?

The pincode of Matlana is 303503.

What is the population of Matlana?

Matlana has a total population of 1,315, including 673 males and 642 females.

How many households are there in Matlana?

There are 260 households in Matlana.

What is the literacy rate in Matlana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Matlana is 51.86%. Male literacy is 64.19% and female literacy is 38.94%.