Matipur - Hura, Purulia

Matipur is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from Hura and around 34.6 km from Purulia. Hura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matipur is 330891. The village covers a total geographical area of 709.02 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Matipur

According to the 2011 Census, Matipur village had a total population of 1,914 people, including 940 males and 974 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.17%, with male literacy at 82.99% and female literacy at 61.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,234.

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

Nearby Villages of Matipur

Matipur 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 Matipur

Matipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Matipur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matipur

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

Health Facilities in Matipur

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

FAQs about Matipur