Matgaran - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Matgaran is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Sonakhali and around 70.5 km from Alipore. Basanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matgaran village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matgaran is 335100. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.81 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Matgaran village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basanti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matgaran

As per Census 2011, Matgaran village has a total population of 2,308 people, consisting of 1,177 males and 1,131 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 339 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,608 literate and 700 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matgaran

Matgaran 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 Matgaran

Public transport in the Matgaran is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Matgaran is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Matgaran is about 70.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matgaran

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

Health Facilities in Matgaran

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

FAQs about Matgaran