Mathura - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Mathura is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gokhula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathura is 216627. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.07 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mathura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathura

As per Census 2011, Mathura village has a total population of 2,677 people, consisting of 1,398 males and 1,279 females. The village has 496 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 596 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 967 literate and 1,710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 369 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mathura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mathura

Mathura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mathura

Mathura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Mathura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Mathura is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mathura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mathura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mathura village are given below:

FAQs about Mathura