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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

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LGD code: 356843
Pincode: 814147
Population: 701
Households: 162
Literacy rate: 33.7%
Sex ratio: 1044 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 422

Census 2011 · in context

How Matihani compares

By population, Matihani ranks #65 of 195 villages in Pathargama mandal.

Literacy rate

33.7%

−16.8% vs mandal average

Matihani: 33.7%
Pathargama mandal: 50.5%
Godda district: 46.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,044

+109 vs mandal average

Matihani: 1,044
Pathargama mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.8 vs mandal average

Matihani: 4.3
Pathargama mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Matihani

LGD code: 356843
Pincode: 814147
Population (Census 2011): 701
Population (projected 2026): 826
Households: 162
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1044
Literacy rate: 33.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: nagander matho
Block / Mandal: Pathargama
Nearest railway station: Panjwara Road (50.5 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Godda district level

Then & Now

Matihani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

701

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

826

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

162

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

191

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 701Census 2011
Households: 162Census 2011
Literacy rate: 33.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1044 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8262026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 191

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Godda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Godda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Godda district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Matihani · Godda district area

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Transport

Railway · station
Panjwara Road
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Railway · halt
Kakwara Halt
📍 54.4 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Telia
📍 55.0 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Barahat Junction
📍 55.2 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Punsia
📍 58.9 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Matihani?

The pincode of Matihani, Pathargama mandal, Godda district, Jharkhand is 814147.

In which district is Matihani located?

Matihani is a village in Pathargama mandal of Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Matihani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Matihani village has a population of 701 across 162 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Matihani?

The current sarpanch of Matihani gram panchayat is nagander matho.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Matihani in?

Matihani falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Matihani in?

Matihani falls under the Jama assembly constituency (AC #11) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Matihani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Matihani village is 33.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Matihani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Matihani village is 1044 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Matihani?

The nearest railway station to Matihani is Panjwara Road (~50.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Matihani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Matihani, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Matihani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Matihani village is 356843.

How big is Matihani compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Matihani ranks 65 of 195 villages in Pathargama mandal by Census 2011 population (701 residents).

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What is the population of Matihani as per Census 2011?

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Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Matihani in?

What is the literacy rate in Matihani?

What is the sex ratio in Matihani?

What is the nearest railway station to Matihani?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Matihani?

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How big is Matihani compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Matihani on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Matihani

What is the pincode of Matihani?

In which district is Matihani located?

What is the population of Matihani as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Matihani?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Matihani in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Matihani in?

What is the literacy rate in Matihani?

What is the sex ratio in Matihani?

What is the nearest railway station to Matihani?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Matihani?

What is the LGD code of Matihani?

How big is Matihani compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Matihani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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