Mathur - Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Mathur is a village situated in the Kumbakonam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbakonam and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Mathur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathur is 638559. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.86 hectares and falls under the 612602 pincode. Kumbakonam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Mathur

As per Census 2011, Mathur village has a total population of 2,547 people, consisting of 1,276 males and 1,271 females. The village has 674 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,928 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 637 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5471,2761,271
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246124122
Scheduled Castes (SC)637325312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)944351
Literate Population1,9281,013915
Illiterate Population619263356

Nearby Villages of Mathur

Mathur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Natchiarkoil (ct)North0.94 km
VanduvancheriSouth1.76 km
SemmangudiSouth-East1.91 km
ThandalamWest2.29 km
ThirunariyurNorth2.31 km
NagarasampettaiSouth-West2.44 km
ThiruppanduraiNorth-East2.68 km
KovanurNorth-East2.69 km
EnanallurNorth-West2.71 km
KothangudiEast2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mathur

Public transport in the Mathur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirunagesvaram, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Mathur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mathur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mathur 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mathur

Where is Mathur located?

Mathur village is located in Kumbakonam Taluka, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mathur?

Mathur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mathur?

The pincode of Mathur is 612602.

What is the population of Mathur?

Mathur has a total population of 2,547, including 1,276 males and 1,271 females.

How many households are there in Mathur?

There are 674 households in Mathur.

What is the literacy rate in Mathur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mathur is 75.70%. Male literacy is 79.39% and female literacy is 71.99%.