Matikunda

Matikunda is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Matikunda unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Matikunda’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 Matikunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Matikunda is 308994. The village spans a total geographical area of 396.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733202. Islampur is nearest town to Matikunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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

Google Map of Matikunda

Population of Matikunda

According to the 2011 Census, Matikunda has a total population of about 4,529, with approximately 2,321 males and 2,208 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 867 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 194 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 48.86%, with male literacy at about 56.10% and female literacy near 41.26%. There are around 846 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Matikunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Matikunda

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

Nearby Villages of Matikunda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Matikunda