Matipur

Matipur is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.7km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 34.6km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Hura is the gram panchayat of Matipur village.

Here you can discover what makes Matipur unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Matipur’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 Matipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matipur is 330891. The village spans a total geographical area of 709.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723130. Purulia is nearest town to Matipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Matipur 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 Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Matipur

Population of Matipur

According to the 2011 Census, Matipur has a total population of about 1,914, with approximately 940 males and 974 females. The sex ratio is around 1036 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 218 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 78 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,234. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.95%, with male literacy at about 73.19% and female literacy near 55.03%. There are around 367 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matipur

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

Nearby Villages of Matipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Matipur