All Information About Matia Subdistrict
Detailed information about Matia Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Matia is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Goalpara District of Assam State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Matia - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2015 |
| District | Goalpara |
| Census Code 2011 | 2015 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 21 |
| Number of Villages | 157 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dhubri (Code: 205) |
| Assembly Constituency | Goalpara East (Code: 1740) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Goalpara East | Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Matia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
258,223
M: 131,756
F: 126,467 |
| Rural |
233,608
M: 119,130
F: 114,478 |
| Urban |
24,615
M: 12,626
F: 11,989 |
Number of Households: 50,989
Population Distribution
Total: 258,223 (Male: 131,756, Female: 126,467)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 45,028 (Male: 22,912, Female: 22,116)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 11,959 (Male: 6,195, Female: 5,764)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 40,048 (Male: 19,988, Female: 20,060)
Literate Population
Total: 137,690 (Male: 74,920, Female: 62,770)
Illiterate Population
Total: 120,533 (Male: 56,836, Female: 63,697)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 90,128 (Male: 67,823, Female: 22,305)
Main Workers
Total: 66,002 (Male: 56,126, Female: 9,876)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,126 (Male: 11,697, Female: 12,429)
Non-Workers
Total: 168,095 (Male: 63,933, Female: 104,162)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,700 (Male: 21,496, Female: 2,204)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,332 (Male: 6,555, Female: 2,777)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,303 (Male: 1,508, Female: 795)
- Other Workers: 30,667 (Male: 26,567, Female: 4,100)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,087 (Male: 2,239, Female: 1,848)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,139 (Male: 3,744, Female: 5,395)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,856 (Male: 492, Female: 1,364)
- Other Workers: 9,044 (Male: 5,222, Female: 3,822)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Matia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
258,223
M: 131,756
F: 126,467 |
| Rural |
233,608
M: 119,130
F: 114,478 |
| Urban |
24,615
M: 12,626
F: 11,989 |
Number of Households: 50,989
Population Distribution
Total: 258,223 (Male: 131,756, Female: 126,467)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 45,028 (Male: 22,912, Female: 22,116)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 11,959 (Male: 6,195, Female: 5,764)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 40,048 (Male: 19,988, Female: 20,060)
Literate Population
Total: 137,690 (Male: 74,920, Female: 62,770)
Illiterate Population
Total: 120,533 (Male: 56,836, Female: 63,697)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 90,128 (Male: 67,823, Female: 22,305)
Main Workers
Total: 66,002 (Male: 56,126, Female: 9,876)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,126 (Male: 11,697, Female: 12,429)
Non-Workers
Total: 168,095 (Male: 63,933, Female: 104,162)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,700 (Male: 21,496, Female: 2,204)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,332 (Male: 6,555, Female: 2,777)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,303 (Male: 1,508, Female: 795)
- Other Workers: 30,667 (Male: 26,567, Female: 4,100)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,087 (Male: 2,239, Female: 1,848)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,139 (Male: 3,744, Female: 5,395)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,856 (Male: 492, Female: 1,364)
- Other Workers: 9,044 (Male: 5,222, Female: 3,822)
Grampanchayat List of Matia Tehsil/Taluka
Matia Tehsil comprises 21 Gram Panchayats and 157 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Matia. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matia
Matia is located in the Goalpara District of Assam State, India.
Matia Tehsil has 157 villages.
Matia has a total of 21 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Matia is 258,223.
In Matia, there are 131,756 males and 126,467 females.
There are 45,028 children in Matia, comprising 22,912 males and 22,116 females.
In Matia, the literate population is 137,690 (74,920 males and 62,770 females). The illiterate population is 120,533 (56,836 males and 63,697 females).