Shahid Matangini Hazra Government General Degree College for Women has been established by the Government of West Bengal with the aim of providing quality college education to girl students of Purba Medinipur and surrounding areas. It is ideally located close to the highway crossing from where different roads lead to Mecheda, Tamluk, Shrirampur, Haldia and Digha. The consistent enrolment of students in this college since its inception in the year 2015 justified the necessity for setting up a girls' college in this area. The strength of students in this college has witnessed a steady hike from year to year.