Matigara, Dhanbad

Matigara is a census town in Baghmara CD block in Dhanbad Sadar subdivision of Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

Location
Matigara is located at 23.78169°N, 86.18239°W.

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Overview
The region shown in the map is a part of the undulating uplands bustling with coalmines. The Damodar River, the most important river of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, flows along the southern border. The area beyond the Damodar was once a part of Dhanbad district but was transferred to Bokaro district in 2001. Bulk of the area shown in the map is part of Baghmara (community development block). In Baghmara CD block 67% of the population lives in rural areas and 33% in urban areas. The block has 18 census towns, all marked in the map, except Rajganj, which is shown in the map for the northern portion of the district. A portion of Dhanbad Municipal Corporation extends into the region till around Katras. The places in the DMC area are marked as neighbourhoods. Most of the DMC area is shown in the maps for the central and southern portions of the district. Four operational areas of BCCL operate fully within the region – Katras Area, Govindpur Area, Barora Area and Block II Area. The Mahuda sector of Western Jharia Area also operates in the region.

Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India, Matigara had a total population of 5,685 of which 3,086 (54%) were males and 2,599 (46%) were females. Population below 6 years was 822. The total number of literates in Matigara was 3,937 (80.96% of the population over 6 years).

Infrastructure
Matigara has an area of 1.3 km2. It is 45 km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. The nearest railway station is at Khanudih 5 km away. Buses are available at Baghmara 1 km away. It has 3 km roads and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are tap water from treated and untreated sources. There are 1,110 domestic electric connections. Amongst the medical facilities it has 1 medicine shop. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 1 primary school and 1 middle schools. The nearest secondary, senior secondary school and general degree college are available at Baghmara.

BCCL has organised for pumping of water from intake well near dam on Jamunia River. There is a water treatment plant of 3.5 million gallons per day capacity. Drinking water from JWTP is supplied to Matigarha Colony, Bhimkanali, Nudkhurkee and Nehru Nagar (Harina Colony) of Block-II Area. At Dugdha T/S water is drawn from boreholes to ground water tank. From ground tank water is pumped to over head tank and the water is supplied to the colony from overhead tanks. For D.G Colony & Benedih Colony water is being supplied through boreholes.

Healthcare
BCCL has a dispensary at Matigarha.