Mathura - Khallikote, Ganjam

Mathura is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Khalikote and around 40 km from Chatrapur. Mathura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathura is 411897. The village covers a total geographical area of 375 hectares and falls under the 761030 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Khalikote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathura

According to the 2011 Census, Mathura village had a total population of 3,076 people, including 1,612 males and 1,464 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.93%, with male literacy at 63.00% and female literacy at 42.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Mathura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Mathura is about 40 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