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, the sub-district code of Matiali Block (CD) is 02168. The total area of Matiali Subdivision is 231 km², which includes 220.73 km² of rural area and 9.81 km² of urban area. Matiali has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Matiali Subdivision is around 1,17,540 people. This includes 60,109 males and 57,431 females. Rural population is about 1,02,418 (52,476 males and 49,942 females), while urban population is nearly 15,122 (7,633 males and 7,489 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,127 of the population, with 7,153 boys and 6,974 girls. Rural areas have 12,579 children, and urban areas have about 1,548 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 69,264 literate people in Matiali Subdivision, including 40,649 literate males and 28,615 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 58,830 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,434 people.
- About 48,276 people in Matiali Subdivision are not literate, including 19,460 males and 28,816 females. Rural areas include 43,588 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,688 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 25,251 households, with 21,821 in villages and 3,430 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Matiali Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Matiali Subdivision is approximately 17,622 people, including 8,874 males and 8,748 females. Around 15,084 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,538 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Matiali Subdivision is about 51,789 people, including 25,705 males and 26,084 females. Around 49,574 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,215 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 510 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 464 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,541 people per sq. km.