Indian Village Directory

Matwan Village

Matwan is an inhabited village in Poladpur Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 555144, the Census 2011 record lists 944 people in 183 households and the reported area is 407.64 hectares. The local references include Poladpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mahad at about 12 km.

In short:

Matwan is a village in Poladpur Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 555144 and 944 people in 183 households.

Village Code555144
Population944
Households183
Area407.64 hectares
Nearest TownMahad

Detailed village profile

Matwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 944 people, 407.64 hectares of reported area and Mahad as the nearest town reference for Matwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Raigarh
Taluka Poladpur
CD Block Poladpur
  • Matwan falls under Poladpur Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 555144.
  • The record lists 944 people living in 183 households.
  • The reported village area is 407.64 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mahad.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Matwan
Census Village Code
555144
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Poladpur
Sub-district Census Code
04186
CD Block
Poladpur
Households
183
Population
944
Male Population
492
Female Population
452
Sex Ratio
918.7
Area
407.64 hectares
Area
4.08 sq km
Nearest Town
Mahad
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 231.58 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.97% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 10.7% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Matwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 555144 and Poladpur CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04186
Village Census Code
555144
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Poladpur

Location and Distance

Mahad is the nearest town listed for Matwan, about 12 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 132 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Poladpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
132 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mahad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town
Mahad
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
407.64 hectares
Area
4.08 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 944 people in 183 households, with 492 male residents and 452 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 11.97% and ST share is 10.7% for Matwan. Population density works out to about 231.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
183
Total Population
944
Male Population
492
Female Population
452
Sex Ratio
918.7
Average Household Size
5.16
SC Population
113
SC Male Population
55
SC Female Population
58
SC Population Share
11.97
ST Population
101
ST Male Population
61
ST Female Population
40
ST Population Share
10.7
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Matwan list 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Matwan include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Matwan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Matwan include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Matwan is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Matwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut and Edible Oil, net sown area is 124.53 hectares and irrigated land is 124.53 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Groundnut
Manufacturers Commodities First
Edible Oil
Forest Area In Hectares
49.48 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.63
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
90.48 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
101 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.52 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
124.53
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
124.53

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Matwan village located?

Matwan is in Poladpur Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Matwan village in?

Matwan village is in Raigarh district.

Which state is Matwan village in?

Matwan village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Matwan under?

Matwan comes under Poladpur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Matwan?

The Census village code of Matwan is 555144.

What is the population of Matwan village?

The village record lists 944 people and 183 households for Matwan.

How many households are in Matwan village?

The village record lists 183 households for Matwan.

What is the male and female population of Matwan?

The record lists 492 male residents and 452 female residents for Matwan.

What is the sex ratio of Matwan village?

The sex ratio of Matwan is 918.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Matwan village?

The reported geographical area of Matwan is 407.64 hectares.

What is the population density of Matwan village?

The approximate population density of Matwan is 231.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Matwan?

The nearest town listed for Matwan is Mahad, about 12 km away.

How far is Matwan from the district headquarters?

Matwan is about 132 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Matwan from the sub-district headquarters?

Matwan is about 12 km from Poladpur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Matwan?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Matwan.

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

For Matwan, reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut and Edible Oil, net sown area is 124.53 hectares and irrigated land is 124.53 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.