Matia - Basirhat - II, North 24 Parganas
Matia is a village situated in the Basirhat - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. Shrinagar Metia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Matia is 323599. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.71 hectares and falls under the 743437 pincode. Dhanyakruia is the nearest town.
Matia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basirhat Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basirhat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Matia
As per Census 2011, Matia village has a total population of 4,579 people, consisting of 2,317 males and 2,262 females. The village has 1,042 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 525 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,191 literate and 1,388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 859 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Matia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,579 | 2,317 | 2,262 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 525 | 277 | 248 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 859 | 443 | 416 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Literate Population | 3,191 | 1,707 | 1,484 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,388 | 610 | 778 |
Nearby Villages of Matia
Matia 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Nehalpur | West | 1.40 km |
| Srinagar | South | 1.85 km |
| Gokna | North-West | 3.68 km |
| Raghunathpur | North | 4.12 km |
| Arsula | North | 4.28 km |
| Zafarpur | South | 4.29 km |
| Rajbaria | North-West | 4.37 km |
| Arjunpur | South-East | 4.40 km |
| Eojnagar | West | 4.54 km |
| Ishwarigachha | North | 4.95 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Matia
Matia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghovarash Ghona, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Matia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Matia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Matia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Matia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Matia
Where is Matia located?
Matia village is located in Basirhat - II Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Matia?
The Gram Panchayat of Matia is Shrinagar Metia.
What is the pincode of Matia?
The pincode of Matia is 743437.
What is the population of Matia?
Matia has a total population of 4,579, including 2,317 males and 2,262 females.
How many households are there in Matia?
There are 1,042 households in Matia.
What is the literacy rate in Matia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Matia is 69.69%. Male literacy is 73.67% and female literacy is 65.61%.