Uttar Matiali - Kranti, Jalpaiguri

Uttar Matiali is a village situated in the Kranti subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26 km from Malbazar and around 42.5 km from Jalpaiguri . Lataguri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Matiali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Matiali is 306971. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.11 hectares and falls under the 735219 pincode. Maynaguri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Uttar Matiali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jalpaiguri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Uttar Matiali

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Matiali village had a total population of 4,371 people, including 2,259 males and 2,112 females, living in 1,000 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.64%, with male literacy at 74.33% and female literacy at 62.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,934, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 428.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Matiali

Uttar Matiali 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 Uttar Matiali

Uttar Matiali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Domohani, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maynaguri to Uttar Matiali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Uttar Matiali is about 42.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Matiali

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Matiali

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

FAQs about Uttar Matiali