Matihara - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Matihara is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from Bongaon and around 56.9 km from Barasat. Akaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matihara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matihara is 322619. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.26 hectares and falls under the 743710 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Matihara

As per Census 2011, Matihara village has a total population of 1,291 people, consisting of 689 males and 602 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 829 literate and 462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 315 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Matihara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Matihara

Matihara 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 Matihara

Matihara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Matihara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Matihara is about 56.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matihara

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

Health Facilities in Matihara

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

FAQs about Matihara