Matholi - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Matholi is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 65 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kandajakh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matholi is 044202. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.1 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Matholi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matholi

As per Census 2011, Matholi village has a total population of 100 people, consisting of 49 males and 51 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 49 literate and 51 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Matholi

Matholi 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 Matholi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Matholi. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Matholi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Matholi is about 65 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 Matholi

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

Health Facilities in Matholi

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

FAQs about Matholi