Mathachulka - Matiali, Jalpaiguri

Mathachulka is a village situated in the Matiali subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalsa and around 42.8 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Bidhannagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathachulka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathachulka is 307009. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.92 hectares and falls under the 735206 pincode. Malbazar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Mathachulka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mathachulka

According to the 2011 Census, Mathachulka village had a total population of 3,353 people, including 1,733 males and 1,620 females, living in 735 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.83%, with male literacy at 77.27% and female literacy at 61.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 823, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 960.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathachulka

Mathachulka 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 Mathachulka

Mathachulka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Mal Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malbazar to Mathachulka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Mathachulka is about 42.8 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 Mathachulka

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

Health Facilities in Mathachulka

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

FAQs about Mathachulka