Matiali
Matiali is a Town and Subdivision in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Matiali Block (CD) is 02168. Total area of matiali subdivision is 231 km² including 220.73 km² rural area and 9.81 km² urban area. Matiali subdivision has a population of 1,17,540 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,122 while rural population is 1,02,418. Matiali has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Matiali subdivision has a population density of 509.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,251 houses in the sub-district, including 3,430 urban houses and 21,821 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 58.93% population of matiali subdivision is literate, out of which 67.63% males and 49.83% females are literate.
List of Villages in Matiali Subdivision
Matiali Subdivision has a total of 31 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Matiali Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aibhil Tea Garden | Matiali Batabari I | Malbazar (10 km) |
| 2 | Bara Dighi | Matiali Batabari Ii | Malbazar (19 km) |
| 3 | Bara Dighi Tea Garden | Matiali Batabari Ii | Malbazer (24 km) |
| 4 | Batabari Tea Garden | Matiali Batabari I | Malbazar (14 km) |
| 5 | Chalauni Tea Garden | Matiali Hat | Malbazar (21 km) |
| 6 | Chalsa Mahabari | Matiali Batabari I | Matiali |
| 7 | Chalsa Tea Garden | Indong Matiali | Malbazar (19 km) |
| 8 | Chhaoaphali | Matiali Batabari Ii | Malbazer (30 km) |
| 9 | Chhut | Matiali Hat | Matiali |
| 10 | Dakshin Dhupjhora | Matiali Batabari Ii | Malbazar (20 km) |
| 11 | Engo Tea Garden | Indong Matiali | Malbazar (19 km) |
| 12 | Indong Tea Garden | Indong Matiali | Malbazar (16 km) |
| 13 | Juranti Tea Garden | Indong Matiali | Malbazar (22 km) |
| 14 | Khariarbandar | Matiali Batabari I | Malbazar (8 km) |
| 15 | Kilkote Tea Garden | Matiali Batabari I | Malbazar (11 km) |
| 16 | Mangalbari | Matiali Batabari I | Matiali |
| 17 | Mathachulka | Bidhannagar | Malbazar (20 km) |
| 18 | Matiali Tea Garden | Matiali Hat | Malbazar (18 km) |
| 19 | Matialihat | Indong Matiali | Matiali |
| 20 | Nagaisuri Tea Garden | Indong Matiali | Malbazar (16 km) |
| 21 | Nakhati Tea Garden | Bidhannagar | Malbazar (8 km) |
| 22 | Neora Majhiali | Bidhannagar | Malbazar (8 km) |
| 23 | Nimna Tandu Forest | Matiali Batabari Ii | Malbazar (28 km) |
| 24 | Paschim Batabari | Matiali Batabari Ii | Malbazar (18 km) |
| 25 | Purbba Batabari | Matiali Batabari Ii | Malbazar (16 km) |
| 26 | Salbari | Bidhannagar | Malbazar (14 km) |
| 27 | Samsing Tea Garden | Matiali Hat | Malbazar (24 km) |
| 28 | Sathkaya Tea Garden | Matiali Batabari I | Malbazar (6 km) |
| 29 | Son Gachhi Tea Garden | Bidhannagar | Malbazar (5 km) |
| 30 | Uttar Dhupjhora | Matiali Batabari Ii | Malbazar (16 km) |
| 31 | Yongttong Tea Garden | Matiali Hat | Malbazar (24 km) |
Population of Matiali Subdivision
The population profile of Matiali Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Matiali's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,17,540 | 1,02,418 | 15,122 |
| Male Population | 60,109 | 52,476 | 7,633 |
| Female Population | 57,431 | 49,942 | 7,489 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,127 | 12,579 | 1,548 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,153 | 6,378 | 775 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,974 | 6,201 | 773 |
| Literate Population | 69,264 | 58,830 | 10,434 |
| Literate Male Population | 40,649 | 34,943 | 5,706 |
| Literate Female Population | 28,615 | 23,887 | 4,728 |
| Illiterate Population | 48,276 | 43,588 | 4,688 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 19,460 | 17,533 | 1,927 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 28,816 | 26,055 | 2,761 |
| Total Households | 25,251 | 21,821 | 3,430 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Matiali Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 17,622 | 15,084 | 2,538 |
| SC Male Population | 8,874 | 7,623 | 1,251 |
| SC Female Population | 8,748 | 7,461 | 1,287 |
| Total ST Population | 51,789 | 49,574 | 2,215 |
| ST Male Population | 25,705 | 24,619 | 1,086 |
| ST Female Population | 26,084 | 24,955 | 1,129 |
| Population Density | 510 / km² | 464 / km² | 1,541 / km² |