Matidundra - Santuri, Purulia

Matidundra is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Santuri and around 61.4 km from Purulia. Garsika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matidundra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matidundra is 330583. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.86 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Matidundra

As per Census 2011, Matidundra village has a total population of 524 people, consisting of 268 males and 256 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 276 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matidundra

Matidundra 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 Matidundra

Matidundra 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 Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Matidundra is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Matidundra is about 61.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matidundra

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

Health Facilities in Matidundra

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

FAQs about Matidundra