Matijapur

Matijapur is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.4km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 21.9km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Gohaliara is the gram panchayat of Matijapur village.

Matijapur has its own place in the vibrant Birbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Matijapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matijapur is 318192. The village spans a total geographical area of 252.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731220. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Matijapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Matijapur 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 Suri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Matijapur

Below is a concise population overview of Matijapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Matijapur village:

• The total population of Matijapur village is around 830, including approximately 424 males and 406 females, with a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 105 children aged 0–6 years in Matijapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Matijapur village has 360 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 16 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Matijapur village is about 54.22%, with male literacy at 71.70% and female literacy at 35.96%.
• There are around 182 households in Matijapur village.

Connectivity of Matijapur

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

Nearby Villages of Matijapur

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

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