Matikona - Illambazar, Birbhum

Matikona is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 37.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Belati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matikona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matikona is 318016. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.84 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Matikona

According to the 2011 Census, Matikona village had a total population of 2,559 people, including 1,299 males and 1,260 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.52%, with male literacy at 88.83% and female literacy at 80.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Matikona

Matikona 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 Matikona

Matikona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Matikona is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Matikona is about 37.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matikona

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

Health Facilities in Matikona

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

FAQs about Matikona