Matihana

Matihana is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Matihana village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Petbindhi is the gram panchayat of Matihana village.

Here you can discover what makes Matihana unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Matihana’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Matihana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matihana is 340498. The village spans a total geographical area of 67.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Matihana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Matihana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Matihana

Population of Matihana

According to the 2011 Census, Matihana has a total population of about 443, with approximately 211 males and 232 females. The sex ratio is around 1099 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 175 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 235. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.11%, with male literacy at about 81.04% and female literacy near 48.71%. There are around 98 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matihana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matihana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Matihana. As per the 2011 stats, Matihana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Matihana

Knowing the nearby villages of Matihana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Matihana.

Frequently Asked Questions about Matihana