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

As per Census 2011, Mathura village has a total population of 1,822 people, consisting of 994 males and 828 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 832 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 551 literate and 1,271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 403 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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