Mathar
Mathar is a revenue village in Niwas tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It had a population of 875 in 249 households (Census 2011).
875 people. 249 homes.
Niwas tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
Mathar today
- Linseed₹9,500Mandla APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Maize₹2,350Nainpur APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Paddy(Common)₹2,010Mandla APMC · 25 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Mathar is a village in Niwas tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 875 people in 249 households, with a literacy rate of 52.2%. It is administered by the Malthar gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 481885.
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Gram panchayat
Mathar is in the Malthar gram panchayat.
Other villages in Malthar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Mathar compares
By population, Mathar is #45 of 174 inhabited villages in Niwas tehsil.
| — | Mathar | Niwas tehsil | Mandla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 52.2% | 60.7% | 63.9% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 1,049 | 1,023 | 1,014 |
| People per household | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 481885
- Maneri(Medhi) · Niwas
- Deori Kalan (Babaliya) · Niwas
- Bhanpur(Bisaura) · Niwas
- Chakdahi Ryt. · Niwas
- Pipariya (Singhpur) · Niwas
- Chhapra Ryt.(Mukas) · Niwas
- Thanamgaon Ryt. · Niwas
- Kapa Mal.(Narmadanadi) · Niwas
- Payali Bahur · Niwas
All villages with PIN 481885 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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- Search the electoral roll ↗
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News near Mathar
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
No official news for Mathar in the last 30 days. We check government press releases every night.
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Government jobs near Mathar
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Essential services & places near Mathar
Mathar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances or list places in Niwas tehsil. These counts are for Mandla district.
Banks, ATMs & post offices474 in Mandla district
Hospitals & clinics134 in Mandla district
Schools & anganwadis7 in Mandla district
Colleges & universities1 in Mandla district
Police & fire stations2 in Mandla district
Government offices1 in Mandla district
Temples8 in Mandla district
Churches2 in Mandla district
Other places of worship6 in Mandla district
Transport28 in Mandla district
Agriculture services1 in Mandla district
Community places9 in Mandla district
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel. openstreetmap.org/copyright Bank branches: RBI IFSC lists (via github.com/razorpay/ifsc, public domain). Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory (data.gov.in, GODL-India).
Mathar on the map
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Madhya Pradesh Assembly 2023 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Questions about Mathar
- Where is Mathar located?
- Mathar is a village in Niwas tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Which district is Mathar in?
- Mathar is in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh.
- Which gram panchayat does Mathar belong to?
- Mathar comes under the Malthar gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Mathar?
- The pincode of Mathar, Niwas, Mandla is 481885.
- What is the population of Mathar?
- As per the 2011 Census, Mathar had a population of 875 (427 males and 448 females).
- How many households are there in Mathar?
- Mathar had 249 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Mathar?
- The literacy rate of Mathar was 52.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Mathar?
- Mathar had 1,049 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mathar in?
- Mathar is in the Mandla Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Mathar?
- Faggan Singh Kulaste (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Mandla Lok Sabha seat, which includes Mathar, in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Mathar in?
- Mathar is in the Niwas assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Mathar?
- Chainsingh Warkade (Indian National Congress) won the Niwas assembly seat, which includes Mathar, in 2023.
- What is the LGD code of Mathar?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mathar is 492490 and its Census 2011 village code is 492490.
- Which villages are near Mathar?
- Other villages in Niwas tehsil include Amadadar Ryt., Amadongri, Amdari Ryt., Amgawan (Amgaon), Babaliya Mal..
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Niwas tehsil
- Maneri(Medhi)
- Deori Kalan (Babaliya)
- Bhanpur(Bisaura)
- Chakdahi Ryt.
- Pipariya (Singhpur)
- Chhapra Ryt.(Mukas)
- Thanamgaon Ryt.
- Kapa Mal.(Narmadanadi)
- Payali Bahur
- Mendhi (Medhi)
- Pauniya Mal.
- Bhikhampur
- Paddi Kona Mal.
- Gundlai Mal. (Gudlai Mal)
- Paundi Mal. (Bhawarda)
- Jangaliya Ryt.
- Kohani
- Bamhani(Mal. Mohgaon)
- Khairani Mal.
- Jhurki
- Banar
- Jeora (Khinha)
- Barga
- Chargaon (Bilnagari)
- Pondi (Bhanwarda)
- Hirapur Ryt.
- Gadra
- Majhgaon (Jilhata)
- Mukas Khurd
- Dalakhapa
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 40.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports up to 25 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linseed · Flaxseed | Mandla APMC | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Local | Mandla APMC | 2,010 | 2,010 | 2,010 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Hybrid Red (Cattle Feed) | Nainpur APMC | 2,350 | 2,350 | 2,350 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Hybrid Yellow (Cattle Feed) | Nainpur APMC | 2,350 | 2,360 | 2,360 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · Common | Mandla APMC | 2,000 | 2,010 | 2,010 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat · Local | Mandla APMC | 2,400 | 2,407 | 2,407 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Mandla APMC | 4,975 | 4,975 | 4,975 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Peas · Pea | Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti Bichhiya | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
