Matiyawa - Chakrata, Dehradun

Matiyawa is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Doha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matiyawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matiyawa is 044706. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.97 hectares and falls under the 248123 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Matiyawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Matiyawa

According to the 2011 Census, Matiyawa village had a total population of 285 people, including 155 males and 130 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.61%, with male literacy at 80.29% and female literacy at 48.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Matiyawa

Matiyawa 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 Matiyawa

Matiyawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Matiyawa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Matiyawa is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matiyawa

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

Health Facilities in Matiyawa

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

FAQs about Matiyawa