Mathura - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Mathura is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Goghat and around 77.6 km from Chinsura. Kumarsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathura is 324073. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.86 hectares and falls under the 712601 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mathura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Mathura

According to the 2011 Census, Mathura village had a total population of 1,493 people, including 778 males and 715 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.09%, with male literacy at 81.03% and female literacy at 68.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 708, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathura

Mathura 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 Mathura

Mathura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Mathura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Mathura is about 77.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathura

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

Health Facilities in Mathura

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

FAQs about Mathura