Mathura - Colonelganj, Gonda

Mathura is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Mathura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathura is 174768. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.6 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Katra bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathura

According to the 2011 Census, Mathura village had a total population of 1,822 people, including 994 males and 828 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.91%, with male literacy at 48.49% and female literacy at 27.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 403.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasturi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Mathura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Mathura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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