Matikumra - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Matikumra is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 33.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nokari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matikumra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matikumra is 322056. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.4 hectares and falls under the 741202 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Matikumra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranaghat Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matikumra

According to the 2011 Census, Matikumra village had a total population of 8,077 people, including 4,233 males and 3,844 females, living in 1,834 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.42%, with male literacy at 84.74% and female literacy at 75.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,977, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Matikumra

Matikumra 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 Matikumra

Matikumra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Matikumra is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Matikumra is about 33.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matikumra

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

Health Facilities in Matikumra

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

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