Mathurapur Village - Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur

Mathurapur is a village situated in the Dalsinghsarai subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalsinghsarai and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Hari Shankar Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathurapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathurapur is 237018. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 848114 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Mathurapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ujiarpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mathurapur

As per Census 2011, Mathurapur village has a total population of 3,022 people, consisting of 1,592 males and 1,430 females. The village has 586 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 516 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,499 literate and 1,523 illiterate residents. Additionally, 924 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 3,022 1,592 1,430
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 516 256 260
Scheduled Castes (SC) 924 484 440
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 9 4 5
Literate Population 1,499 916 583
Illiterate Population 1,523 676 847

Nearby Villages of Mathurapur

Mathurapur 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
HarsankarpurSouth-East1.39 km
Chak BahauddinNorth1.55 km
PagraNorth-East1.64 km
Chak BiswasSouth1.97 km
Mukhtarpur SalkhaniNorth-West2.08 km
Rampur PagraNorth-East2.27 km
BiswaspurSouth2.40 km
Balo ChakNorth-East2.55 km
Chak MusaEast2.60 km
NagargawanSouth2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mathurapur

Mathurapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basarhia Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Mathurapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Mathurapur is about 32 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 Mathurapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mathurapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mathurapur

Where is Mathurapur located?

Mathurapur village is located in Dalsinghsarai Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mathurapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mathurapur is Hari Shankar Pur.

What is the pincode of Mathurapur?

The pincode of Mathurapur is 848114.

What is the population of Mathurapur?

Mathurapur has a total population of 3,022, including 1,592 males and 1,430 females.

How many households are there in Mathurapur?

There are 586 households in Mathurapur.

What is the literacy rate in Mathurapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mathurapur is 49.60%. Male literacy is 57.54% and female literacy is 40.77%.