Mathurapur - Chanchal - I, Malda

Mathurapur is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Chanchal and around 52.9 km from English Bazar. Motiharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathurapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathurapur is 312235. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.4 hectares and falls under the 732126 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

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

Population of Mathurapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mathurapur village had a total population of 2,919 people, including 1,528 males and 1,391 females, living in 709 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.44%, with male literacy at 75.32% and female literacy at 62.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160.

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 Samsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Mathurapur is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Mathurapur is about 52.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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