Mathura - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Mathura is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Mathura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathura is 201141. The village covers a total geographical area of 593.31 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Mathura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathura

According to the 2011 Census, Mathura village had a total population of 5,514 people, including 2,666 males and 2,848 females, living in 752 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.95%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 57.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,210.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Mathura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Mathura is about 35 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