Matehna - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Matehna is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Bamhanwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matehna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matehna is 164168. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.12 hectares and falls under the 225304 pincode. Suratgang is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Matehna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kursi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matehna

According to the 2011 Census, Matehna village had a total population of 548 people, including 290 males and 258 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.83%, with male literacy at 67.90% and female literacy at 52.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Matehna

Matehna 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 Matehna

Matehna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sundhiamau, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suratgang to Matehna is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Matehna is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matehna

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

Health Facilities in Matehna

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

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