Where is Matihani village located?
Matihani is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Matihani Village
Matihani is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216368, the Census 2011 record lists 928 people in 152 households and the reported area is 149.8 hectares. The local references include Belsandi Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 21 km.
Village Code216368
Population928
Households152
Area149.8 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Matihani
- Census Village Code
- 216368
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gaunaha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01015
- CD Block
- Gaunaha
- Gram Panchayat
- Belsandi
- Households
- 152
- Population
- 928
- Male Population
- 485
- Female Population
- 443
- Sex Ratio
- 913.4
- Area
- 149.8 hectares
- Area
- 1.5 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 21 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Matihani at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 928 people, 149.8 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Matihani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Matihani falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 216368.
- The record lists 928 people living in 152 households.
- The reported village area is 149.8 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
- 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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Data Sources and Verification
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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 Density619.49 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.11 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share89.87%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Matihani in the official administrative record. Census village code 216368, Belsandi Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01015
- Village Census Code
- 216368
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0011
- CD Block Name
- Gaunaha
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Belsandi
Location and Distance
Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Matihani, about 21 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 58 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gaunaha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 23 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 58 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 21 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 21 km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 21 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 149.8 hectares
- Area
- 1.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 928 people in 152 households, with 485 male residents and 443 female residents. The average household size is 6.11, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 89.87% for Matihani. Population density works out to about 619.49 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 152
- Total Population
- 928
- Male Population
- 485
- Female Population
- 443
- Sex Ratio
- 913.4
- Average Household Size
- 6.11
- ST Population
- 834
- ST Male Population
- 435
- ST Female Population
- 399
- ST Population Share
- 89.87
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Matihani list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Matihani include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Matihani include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Matihani include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Matihani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 137 hectares and irrigated land is 83 hectares (60.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 12.6
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 137.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 54 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 83.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 83 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Matihani village in?
Matihani village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Matihani village in?
Matihani village is in Bihar.
Which block is Matihani under?
Matihani comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Matihani?
The Census village code of Matihani is 216368.
Which Gram Panchayat is Matihani under?
Matihani is listed under Belsandi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.
What is the population of Matihani village?
The village record lists 928 people and 152 households for Matihani.
How many households are in Matihani village?
The village record lists 152 households for Matihani.
What is the male and female population of Matihani?
The record lists 485 male residents and 443 female residents for Matihani.
What is the sex ratio of Matihani village?
The sex ratio of Matihani is 913.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Matihani village?
The reported geographical area of Matihani is 149.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Matihani village?
The approximate population density of Matihani is 619.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Matihani?
The nearest town listed for Matihani is Narkatiyaganj, about 21 km away.
How far is Matihani from the district headquarters?
Matihani is about 58 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Matihani from the sub-district headquarters?
Matihani is about 23 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Matihani?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Matihani.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Matihani?
For Matihani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 137 hectares and irrigated land is 83 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Matihani.