Mathurapur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mathurapur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 37.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathurapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathurapur is 310696. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.59 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Mathurapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj 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 1,321 people, including 676 males and 645 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.34%, with male literacy at 89.39% and female literacy at 85.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Public transport in the Mathurapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Mathurapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mathurapur is about 37.6 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 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