Where is Matha village located?
Matha is in Puncha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Matha Village
Matha is an inhabited village in Puncha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331117, the Census 2011 record lists 2,446 people in 478 households and the reported area is 707.34 hectares. The local references include Puncha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purliya at about 32 km.
Matha is a village in Puncha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331117 and 2,446 people in 478 households.
Village Code331117
Population2,446
Households478
Area707.34 hectares
Nearest TownPurliya
Detailed village profile
Matha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,446 people, 707.34 hectares of reported area and Purliya as the nearest town reference for Matha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Matha falls under Puncha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331117.
- The record lists 2,446 people living in 478 households.
- The reported village area is 707.34 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purliya.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Matha
- Census Village Code
- 331117
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Puncha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02388
- CD Block
- Puncha
- Households
- 478
- Population
- 2,446
- Male Population
- 1,240
- Female Population
- 1,206
- Sex Ratio
- 972.58
- Area
- 707.34 hectares
- Area
- 7.07 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purliya
- Nearest Town Distance
- 32 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723128
- 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
345.8 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.12 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
5.64%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
20.2%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
11.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Matha in the official administrative record. Census village code 331117 and Puncha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02388
- Village Census Code
- 331117
- CD Block Code
- 0235
- CD Block Name
- Puncha
Location and Distance
Purliya is the nearest town listed for Matha, about 32 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 48.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Puncha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 30.9 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 48.2 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purliya
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 32 km
- Nearest Town
- Purliya
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 32 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 707.34 hectares
- Area
- 7.07 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,446 people in 478 households, with 1,240 male residents and 1,206 female residents. The average household size is 5.12, and SC share is 5.64% and ST share is 20.2% for Matha. Population density works out to about 345.8 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 478
- Total Population
- 2,446
- Male Population
- 1,240
- Female Population
- 1,206
- Sex Ratio
- 972.58
- Average Household Size
- 5.12
- SC Population
- 138
- SC Male Population
- 71
- SC Female Population
- 67
- SC Population Share
- 5.64
- ST Population
- 494
- ST Male Population
- 257
- ST Female Population
- 237
- ST Population Share
- 20.2
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Matha list 3 government primary schools and 1 government secondary 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
- 3
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Matha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Matha 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 40 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Matha include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Matha 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Matha is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Matha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustered, net sown area is 390 hectares and irrigated land is 45 hectares (11.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mustered
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 117.41 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 159.93000000000006
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 390.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 345 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 45.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 15 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
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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Matha
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 local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723151 | Puruliya | Puncha | Puncha | Purulia Puncha, Sadar South Sub-Division, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723151 |
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
Which district is Matha village in?
Matha village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Matha village in?
Matha village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Matha under?
Matha comes under Puncha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Matha?
The Census village code of Matha is 331117.
What is the population of Matha village?
The village record lists 2,446 people and 478 households for Matha.
How many households are in Matha village?
The village record lists 478 households for Matha.
What is the male and female population of Matha?
The record lists 1,240 male residents and 1,206 female residents for Matha.
What is the sex ratio of Matha village?
The sex ratio of Matha is 972.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Matha village?
The reported geographical area of Matha is 707.34 hectares.
What is the population density of Matha village?
The approximate population density of Matha is 345.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Matha?
The nearest town listed for Matha is Purliya, about 32 km away.
How far is Matha from the district headquarters?
Matha is about 48.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Matha from the sub-district headquarters?
Matha is about 30.9 km from Puncha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Matha?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government secondary school for Matha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Matha?
For Matha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustered, net sown area is 390 hectares and irrigated land is 45 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Matha?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Matha. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Matha.