Matiha

Matiha is a village located in Sitarganj tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Sitarganj (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Rudrapur. As per 2009 stats, Mateha is the gram panchayat of Matiha village.

Here you can discover what makes Matiha unique in its vibrant Sitarganj-Udham Singh Nagar region. You’ll see Matiha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Matiha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matiha is 056209. The village spans a total geographical area of 400.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262311. Sitarganj is nearest town to Matiha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Matiha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nanak matta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Matiha

Population of Matiha

According to the 2011 Census, Matiha has a total population of about 1,540, with approximately 778 males and 762 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 165 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 6 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 878. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.16%, with male literacy at about 72.88% and female literacy near 55.25%. There are around 260 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matiha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matiha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Matiha. As per the 2011 stats, Matiha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Matiha

Knowing the nearby villages of Matiha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Matiha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Matiha