Matikunda - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Matikunda is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 88.9 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Matikunda-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matikunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matikunda is 308994. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.59 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Matikunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Matikunda

As per Census 2011, Matikunda village has a total population of 4,529 people, consisting of 2,321 males and 2,208 females. The village has 846 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 867 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,213 literate and 2,316 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Matikunda

Matikunda 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 Matikunda

Matikunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Matikunda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Matikunda is about 88.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matikunda

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

Health Facilities in Matikunda

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

FAQs about Matikunda