Chaukra - Mat, Mathura

Chaukra is a village situated in the Mat tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mat and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Birju Garhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaukra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaukra is 123828. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.1 hectares and falls under the 281202 pincode. Bajna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chaukra 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 Chaukra

As per Census 2011, Chaukra village has a total population of 498 people, consisting of 272 males and 226 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 830 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaukra

Chaukra 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 Chaukra

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Chaukra. The nearest railway station is Hodal, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bajna to Chaukra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Chaukra is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaukra

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

Health Facilities in Chaukra

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

FAQs about Chaukra