Mathura - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Mathura is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Palash serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathura is 423731. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh 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 Junagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathura

According to the 2011 Census, Mathura village had a total population of 1,119 people, including 546 males and 573 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 81.03% and female literacy at 68.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

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