Matelli
Matiali is a block under Malbazar subdivision in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India.
Matelli Matiali | |
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  Matelli Location in West Bengal, India  Matelli Matelli (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°56′0″N 88°49′0″E | |
| Country |  |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Jalpaiguri |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 735223 |
| Telephone code | 03562 |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | Siliguri |
| Website | matellibazarapeaceparadise |
Geography
It is located at 26°56′0″N 88°49′0″E at an elevation of 267 m above MSL.[1]
Location
National Highway 31C passes through Matelli.
Schools
There are two higher secondary schools and one junior girls school:
- Matelli High School (Bengali medium higher secondary school)
- Rastrabhasha High School (Hindi medium higher secondary school)
- Junior Girls School
There are two primary schools:
- Matelli Special Board Free Primary School
- Aamtala Free Primary School
There are 4 medical shops well known:
- Parul Medical Owner:Nirmalendu Pyne
- Dutta Medical Owner:Subir Dutta
- Maa Kali Pharmacy :Dinu
Surroundings
Matelli Bazar is surrounded by many TeaGardens and is the main center for the people/workers of those gardens, people from those gardens majorly come to the Bazaar on its popular Sunday market for the purchase of their daily needs. However, some people come daily as well.
Culture, festivals and celebrations
Since the major population of Matelli and its surroundings are Hindu though people from all the religion lives here with love and peace, It has never been heard about any type of clash between any communities. People from all the religion celebrates their festivals with lots of love and joy.
The place has been popular for its picnic spot, and during the new year, some Melas are set up during the Durga Puja which is a major festival of West Bengal. Nagaisuree TG Mela, Ingdong TG Mela – people of the TG celebrate these mela as their cultural part wearing the traditional dresses and dancing around. People from all the communities visit the Mela.