Indian Village Directory

Materu Village

Materu is an inhabited village in Podia Tahasil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 431069, the Census 2011 record lists 1,301 people in 289 households and the reported area is 1,733 hectares. The local references include Materu Gram Panchayat, Podia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balimela at about 10 km.

In short:

Materu is a village in Podia Tahasil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 431069 and 1,301 people in 289 households.

Village Code431069
Population1,301
Households289
Area1,733 hectares
Nearest TownBalimela

Detailed village profile

Materu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,301 people, 1,733 hectares of reported area and Balimela as the nearest town reference for Materu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Malkangiri
Tahasil Podia
CD Block Podia
Gram Panchayat Materu
  • Materu falls under Podia Tahasil in Malkangiri district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 431069.
  • The record lists 1,301 people living in 289 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,733 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balimela.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Materu
Census Village Code
431069
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Malkangiri
District Census Code
399
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Podia
Sub-district Census Code
03228
CD Block
Podia
Gram Panchayat
Materu
Households
289
Population
1,301
Male Population
600
Female Population
701
Sex Ratio
1,168.33
Area
1,733 hectares
Area
17.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Balimela
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
764047
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 75.07 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.5 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.61% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 95.85% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Materu in the official administrative record. Census village code 431069, Materu Gram Panchayat and Podia CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
399
Sub-district Census Code
03228
Village Census Code
431069
CD Block Code
0313
Gram Panchayat Code
2
CD Block Name
Podia
Gram Panchayat Name
Materu

Location and Distance

Balimela is the nearest town listed for Materu, about 10 km away. Malkangiri is listed as the district headquarters at about 44 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Podia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Malkangiri
Distance from District Headquarter
44 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balimela
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Balimela
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Balimela
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
1,733 hectares
Area
17.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,301 people in 289 households, with 600 male residents and 701 female residents. The average household size is 4.5, and SC share is 3.61% and ST share is 95.85% for Materu. Population density works out to about 75.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
289
Total Population
1,301
Male Population
600
Female Population
701
Sex Ratio
1,168.33
Average Household Size
4.5
SC Population
47
SC Male Population
28
SC Female Population
19
SC Population Share
3.61
ST Population
1,247
ST Male Population
566
ST Female Population
681
ST Population Share
95.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Materu. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Spring
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
78.27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Materu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Materu show that net sown area is 839.53 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
550.19 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
158.47
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10.97 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
95.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
839.53
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
839.53 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Materu

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Union Bank of India ATM 764047 Malkangiri Podia Podia Main Road Infrontofblockoffice-Podia, Podiapost, Kapodia, Malkangiri, Odisha, 764047

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Materu village located?

Materu is in Podia Tahasil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Materu village in?

Materu village is in Malkangiri district.

Which state is Materu village in?

Materu village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Materu under?

Materu comes under Podia Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Materu?

The Census village code of Materu is 431069.

Which Gram Panchayat is Materu under?

Materu is listed under Materu Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Podia.

What is the population of Materu village?

The village record lists 1,301 people and 289 households for Materu.

How many households are in Materu village?

The village record lists 289 households for Materu.

What is the male and female population of Materu?

The record lists 600 male residents and 701 female residents for Materu.

What is the sex ratio of Materu village?

The sex ratio of Materu is 1,168.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Materu village?

The reported geographical area of Materu is 1,733 hectares.

What is the population density of Materu village?

The approximate population density of Materu is 75.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Materu?

The nearest town listed for Materu is Balimela, about 10 km away.

How far is Materu from the district headquarters?

Materu is about 44 km from Malkangiri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Materu from the sub-district headquarters?

Materu is about 10 km from Podia, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Materu?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Materu.

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

For Materu, net sown area is 839.53 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Materu?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Materu. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.