Matakoya - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Matakoya is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Matkopa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matakoya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matakoya is 184578. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.4 hectares and falls under the 273303 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Matakoya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maharajganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Matakoya

As per Census 2011, Matakoya village has a total population of 1,309 people, consisting of 633 males and 676 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 850 literate and 459 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matakoya

Matakoya 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 Matakoya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Matakoya. The nearest railway station is Ghughuli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Matakoya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Matakoya is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matakoya

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

Health Facilities in Matakoya

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

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