Matra - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Matra is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Najirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matra is 311238. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.79 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Matra

As per Census 2011, Matra village has a total population of 295 people, consisting of 162 males and 133 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 820 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 47 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Matra

Matra 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 Matra

Matra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Matra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Matra is about 12.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matra

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

Health Facilities in Matra

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

FAQs about Matra