Matsyakhali - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Matsyakhali is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Bishnupur and around 16.2 km from Alipore. Julpia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matsyakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matsyakhali is 333467. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.8 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Matsyakhali

As per Census 2011, Matsyakhali village has a total population of 1,717 people, consisting of 887 males and 830 females. The village has 391 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,168 literate and 549 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,335 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matsyakhali

Matsyakhali 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 Matsyakhali

Matsyakhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hotar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Matsyakhali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Matsyakhali is about 16.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matsyakhali

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

Health Facilities in Matsyakhali

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

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