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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Mathur village had a total population of 2,547 people, including 1,276 males and 1,271 females, living in 674 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.79%, with male literacy at 87.93% and female literacy at 79.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 637, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Mathur