Matgaran

Matgaran is a village located in Basanti subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.5km away from sub-district headquarter Sonakhali (tehsildar office) and 70.5km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Basanti is the gram panchayat of Matgaran village.

Here you can discover what makes Matgaran unique in its vibrant Basanti-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Matgaran’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 Matgaran

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matgaran is 335100. The village spans a total geographical area of 253.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743312. Canning is nearest town to Matgaran village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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

Google Map of Matgaran

Population of Matgaran

According to the 2011 Census, Matgaran has a total population of about 2,308, with approximately 1,177 males and 1,131 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 339 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 152 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 19. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.67%, with male literacy at about 75.02% and female literacy near 64.10%. There are around 478 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matgaran's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matgaran

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

Nearby Villages of Matgaran

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Matgaran