Matmahula - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Matmahula is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 29.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bajitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matmahula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matmahula is 316617. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.75 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Matmahula

As per Census 2011, Matmahula village has a total population of 1,453 people, consisting of 728 males and 725 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 783 literate and 670 illiterate residents. Additionally, 779 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matmahula

Matmahula 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 Matmahula

Public transport in the Matmahula is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Matmahula is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Matmahula is about 29.5 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 Matmahula

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

Health Facilities in Matmahula

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

FAQs about Matmahula