Indian Village Directory

Mathow Village

Mathow is an inhabited village in Nafra Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261734, the Census 2011 record lists 237 people in 44 households and the reported area is 78 hectares. The local references include Nafra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bomdila at about 95 km.

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Quick answer: Mathow is a village in Nafra Sub-district, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261734 and 237 people in 44 households.
Village Code261734
Population237
Households44
Area78 hectares
Nearest TownBomdila

Key Village Facts

Village
Mathow
Census Village Code
261734
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Kameng
District Census Code
246
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nafra
Sub-district Census Code
01568
CD Block
Nafra
Households
44
Population
237
Male Population
113
Female Population
124
Sex Ratio
1,097.35
Area
78 hectares
Area
0.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Bomdila
Nearest Town Distance
95 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mathow at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 237 people, 78 hectares of reported area and Bomdila as the nearest town reference for Mathow, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictWest Kameng
Sub-districtNafra
CD BlockNafra
  • Mathow falls under Nafra Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 261734.
  • The record lists 237 people living in 44 households.
  • The reported village area is 78 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bomdila.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density303.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.39 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share97.89%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mathow in the official administrative record. Census village code 261734 and Nafra CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
246
Sub-district Census Code
01568
Village Census Code
261734
CD Block Code
0008
CD Block Name
Nafra

Location and Distance

Bomdila is the nearest town listed for Mathow, about 95 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 95 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nafra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
39 km
District Headquarter
Bomdila
Distance from District Headquarter
95 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bomdila
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
95 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arunachal Pradesh
Nearest Town
Bomdila
Distance from Nearest Town
95 km
Total Geographical Area
78 hectares
Area
0.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 237 people in 44 households, with 113 male residents and 124 female residents. The average household size is 5.39, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 97.89% for Mathow. Population density works out to about 303.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
44
Total Population
237
Male Population
113
Female Population
124
Sex Ratio
1,097.35
Average Household Size
5.39
ST Population
232
ST Male Population
111
ST Female Population
121
ST Population Share
97.89
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mathow list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Mathow.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Mathow.

Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mathow include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mathow show that net sown area is 10 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
10.0

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mathow village located?

Mathow is in Nafra Sub-district of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Mathow village in?

Mathow village is in West Kameng district.

Which state is Mathow village in?

Mathow village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Mathow under?

Mathow comes under Nafra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mathow?

The Census village code of Mathow is 261734.

What is the population of Mathow village?

The village record lists 237 people and 44 households for Mathow.

How many households are in Mathow village?

The village record lists 44 households for Mathow.

What is the male and female population of Mathow?

The record lists 113 male residents and 124 female residents for Mathow.

What is the sex ratio of Mathow village?

The sex ratio of Mathow is 1,097.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mathow village?

The reported geographical area of Mathow is 78 hectares.

What is the population density of Mathow village?

The approximate population density of Mathow is 303.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mathow?

The nearest town listed for Mathow is Bomdila, about 95 km away.

How far is Mathow from the district headquarters?

Mathow is about 95 km from Bomdila, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mathow from the sub-district headquarters?

Mathow is about 39 km from Nafra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mathow?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mathow.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Mathow?

For Mathow, net sown area is 10 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Mathow.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mathow.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.