Mathar - Adibadri, Chamoli

Mathar is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 70 km from Gairsain and around 75 km from Gopeshwar. Malethi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathar is 041837. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.33 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Mathar 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 Karnprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathar

According to the 2011 Census, Mathar village had a total population of 204 people, including 89 males and 115 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,292 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.15%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 64.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathar

Mathar 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 Mathar

Mathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Mathar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Mathar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathar

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

Health Facilities in Mathar

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

FAQs about Mathar