Mato - Amta - I, Howrah

Mato is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.4 km from Amta and around 27.9 km from Howrah. Kanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mato village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mato is 332655. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.95 hectares and falls under the 711408 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Mato

As per Census 2011, Mato village has a total population of 1,920 people, consisting of 946 males and 974 females. The village has 446 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,324 literate and 596 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mato

Mato 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 Mato

Mato is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howrah to Mato is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Mato is about 27.9 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 Mato

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

Health Facilities in Mato

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

FAQs about Mato