Mathurapur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mathurapur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Patriram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathurapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathurapur is 311231. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.64 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mathurapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mathurapur village had a total population of 151 people, including 80 males and 71 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.12%, with male literacy at 85.51% and female literacy at 66.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathurapur

Mathurapur 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 Mathurapur

Mathurapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mathurapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mathurapur is about 12.6 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 Mathurapur

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

Health Facilities in Mathurapur

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

FAQs about Mathurapur