Matali - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Matali is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Matli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matali is 040497. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.63 hectares and falls under the 249193 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Matali

As per Census 2011, Matali village has a total population of 3,194 people, consisting of 1,749 males and 1,445 females. The village has 651 households and a sex ratio of 826 females per 1,000 males. There are 385 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,400 literate and 794 illiterate residents. Additionally, 832 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matali

Matali 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 Matali

Matali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Matali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matali

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

Health Facilities in Matali

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

FAQs about Matali