Matiali Subdivision - Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Matiali is an administrative subdivision in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Matiali is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Chalsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 231 km², including 220.73 km² rural area and 9.81 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Matiali Subdivision
Matiali Subdivision has a total of 31 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aibhil Tea Garden | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-I |
| 2 | Bara Dighi | Rural | Bidhannagar |
| 3 | Bara Dighi Tea Garden | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-Ii |
| 4 | Batabari Tea Garden | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-I |
| 5 | Chalauni Tea Garden | Rural | Matiali Hat |
| 6 | Chalsa Mahabari (Ct) | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-I |
| 7 | Chalsa Tea Garden | Rural | Indong-Matiali |
| 8 | Chhaoaphali | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-Ii |
| 9 | Chhut | Rural | Matiali Hat |
| 10 | Dakshin Dhupjhora | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-Ii |
| 11 | Engo Tea Garden | Rural | Indong-Matiali |
| 12 | Indong Tea Garden | Rural | Indong-Matiali |
| 13 | Juranti Tea Garden | Rural | Indong-Matiali |
| 14 | Khariarbandar | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-I |
| 15 | Kilkote Tea Garden | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-I |
| 16 | Mangalbari (Ct) | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-I |
| 17 | Mathachulka | Rural | Bidhannagar |
| 18 | Matiali Tea Garden | Rural | Matiali Hat |
| 19 | Matialihat (Ct) | Rural | Matiali Hat |
| 20 | Nagaisuri Tea Garden | Rural | Indong-Matiali |
| 21 | Nakhati Tea Garden | Rural | Bidhannagar |
| 22 | Neora Majhiali | Rural | Bidhannagar |
| 23 | Nimna Tandu Forest | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-Ii |
| 24 | Paschim Batabari | Rural | Bidhannagar |
| 25 | Purbba Batabari | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-Ii |
| 26 | Salbari | Rural | Bidhannagar |
| 27 | Samsing Tea Garden | Rural | Matiali Hat |
| 28 | Sathkaya Tea Garden | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-I |
| 29 | Son Gachhi Tea Garden | Rural | Bidhannagar |
| 30 | Uttar Dhupjhora | Rural | Matiali-Batabari-Ii |
| 31 | Yongttong Tea Garden | Rural | Matiali Hat |
Population of Matiali Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Matiali Subdivision has a total population of 1,17,540 people, consisting of 60,109 males and 57,431 females. There are 25,251 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 510 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 25,251 | 21,821 | 3,430 |
| Population Density | 510 / km² | 464 / km² | 1,541 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 69,264 literate people and 14,127 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,622 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 51,789 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,127 | 12,579 | 1,548 |
| Literate Population | 69,264 | 58,830 | 10,434 |
| Illiterate Population | 48,276 | 43,588 | 4,688 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,622 | 15,084 | 2,538 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 51,789 | 49,574 | 2,215 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.