Asfabad - Mat, Mathura

Asfabad is a village situated in the Mat tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mat and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Khaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asfabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asfabad is 123913. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.03 hectares and falls under the 281205 pincode. Bajna is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Asfabad

According to the 2011 Census, Asfabad village had a total population of 386 people, including 229 males and 157 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 686 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.23%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 50.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Asfabad

Asfabad 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 Asfabad

Asfabad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahrawal, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bajna to Asfabad is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Asfabad is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asfabad

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

Health Facilities in Asfabad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Asfabad village are given below:

FAQs about Asfabad