Matia, North 24 Parganas


Matia is a village in Basirhat II CD Block in Basirhat subdivision of North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Police station

Matia police station is located in Matia village.

Social concerns

Matia has a 150-years old red-light area. Ambia Hossain, a local resident, has organised a coaching centre for the children of the red-light area and Hossain’s organisation, Basirhat Subdivision Environment and Health Development Centre, is also making efforts to stop trafficking of women and children.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Matia had a total population of 4,579, of which 2,317 were males and 2,162 were females. Population below 6 years was 525. The total number of literates in Matia was 3,191.

Economy

Matia hat is spread over 5 acres of land and sits on Sundays and Thursdays.

Transport

passes through Matia.