Muraja - Mat, Mathura

Muraja is a village situated in the Mat tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mat and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Moorja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muraja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muraja is 124021. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.73 hectares and falls under the 281204 pincode. Raya is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Muraja 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 Muraja

According to the 2011 Census, Muraja village had a total population of 618 people, including 342 males and 276 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 807 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.76%, with male literacy at 93.10% and female literacy at 47.66%.

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

Nearby Villages of Muraja

Muraja 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 Muraja

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Muraja. The nearest railway station is Raya, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raya to Muraja is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Muraja is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muraja

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

Health Facilities in Muraja

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

FAQs about Muraja