Matikunda
About Matikunda
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Matikunda village is 308994. Matikunda village is located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.5km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 88.9km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Matikunda I is the gram panchayat of Matikunda village.
The total geographical area of village is 396.59 hectares. Matikunda has a total population of 4,529 peoples, out of which male population is 2,321 while female population is 2,208. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 951 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of matikunda village is 48.86% out of which 56.10% males and 41.26% females are literate. There are about 846 houses in matikunda village. Pincode of matikunda village locality is 733202.
When it comes to administration, Matikunda village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Matikunda village comes under Islampur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Islampur is nearest town to matikunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.
Google Map of Matikunda
Population of Matikunda
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,529 | 2,321 | 2,208 |
| Literate Population | 2,213 | 1,302 | 911 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,316 | 1,019 | 1,297 |
Connectivity of Matikunda
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |