Matikomra - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Matikomra is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Gaighata and around 36.4 km from Barasat. Ichapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matikomra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matikomra is 322706. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.58 hectares and falls under the 743252 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Matikomra

According to the 2011 Census, Matikomra village had a total population of 2,193 people, including 1,105 males and 1,088 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.42%, with male literacy at 86.71% and female literacy at 80.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 793, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Matikomra

Matikomra 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 Matikomra

Matikomra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Matikomra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Matikomra is about 36.4 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 Matikomra

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

Health Facilities in Matikomra

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

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