Matai - Belonia, South Tripura

Matai is a village situated in the Belonia subdivision of South Tripura district, Tripura. It is located approximately 8 km from Hrishyamukh and around 60 km from Udaipur. Jaykatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matai is 272295. The village covers a total geographical area of 765 hectares and falls under the 799155 pincode. Belonia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Matai

As per Census 2011, Matai village has a total population of 2,849 people, consisting of 1,483 males and 1,366 females. The village has 714 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 296 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,275 literate and 574 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 75 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matai

Matai 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 Matai

Matai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agartala, while the nearest airport is Agartala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belonia to Matai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Matai is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matai

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

Health Facilities in Matai

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

FAQs about Matai