Matra

Matra is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 43.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Mashat is the gram panchayat of Matra village.

Here you can discover what makes Matra unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Matra’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 Matra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matra is 334346. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743375. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Matra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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

Google Map of Matra

Population of Matra

According to the 2011 Census, Matra has a total population of about 1,587, with approximately 811 males and 776 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 307 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 21 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.66%, with male literacy at about 62.39% and female literacy near 54.77%. There are around 304 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matra

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

Nearby Villages of Matra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Matra