Mathurapur - Chakdah, Nadia

Mathurapur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tatla-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathurapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathurapur is 322264. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.34 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakda is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathurapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mathurapur village had a total population of 327 people, including 159 males and 168 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.35%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 81.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population327159168
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331518
Scheduled Castes (SC)1205763
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population248126122
Illiterate Population793346

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MasaraSouth-West0.92 km
BhatparaEast1.51 km
IchhapurNorth1.53 km
SutraSouth-East1.61 km
CheuntiaNorth-West1.67 km
GholaNorth-East1.83 km
ItapukuriaSouth-West2.15 km
DhanichaWest2.30 km
ChuadangaEast2.32 km
TatlaWest2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mathurapur

Public transport in the Mathurapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakda to Mathurapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Mathurapur is about 28 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mathurapur

Where is Mathurapur located?

Mathurapur village is located in Chakdah Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Mathurapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mathurapur is Tatla-i.

What is the pincode of Mathurapur?

The pincode of Mathurapur is 741223.

What is the population of Mathurapur?

Mathurapur had a total population of 327, including 159 males and 168 females.

How many households are there in Mathurapur?

Mathurapur had 72 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mathurapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mathurapur was 84.35%. Male literacy was 87.50% and female literacy was 81.33%.