Mathari - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Mathari is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Jhalda and around 58.8 km from Purulia. Mathari-khamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathari is 331332. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.77 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Mathari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Mathari

According to the 2011 Census, Mathari village had a total population of 1,136 people, including 589 males and 547 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.89%, with male literacy at 81.02% and female literacy at 44.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathari

Mathari 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 Mathari

Mathari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Torang, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Mathari is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Mathari is about 58.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathari

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

Health Facilities in Mathari

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

FAQs about Mathari