Mathurapur - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Mathurapur is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 11.2 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Prasadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathurapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathurapur is 314842. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.29 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 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 638 people, including 330 males and 308 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.91%, with male literacy at 75.95% and female literacy at 63.26%.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Mathurapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Mathurapur is about 11.2 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