Mathura - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Mathura is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Chasa Nimakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathura is 412782. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 761055 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathura

According to the 2011 Census, Mathura village had a total population of 112 people, including 60 males and 52 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.16%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 39.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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 Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Mathura is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Mathura is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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