Matehna - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Matehna is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Matehna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matehna is 178004. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 272192 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Itwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matehna

According to the 2011 Census, Matehna village had a total population of 924 people, including 446 males and 478 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.97%, with male literacy at 72.83% and female literacy at 53.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahadev Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Matehna is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Matehna is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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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