Mathura - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Mathura is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Amdanga and around 9.4 km from Barasat. Bodai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathura is 323051. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.83 hectares and falls under the 700126 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Mathura

As per Census 2011, Mathura village has a total population of 1,899 people, consisting of 961 males and 938 females. The village has 453 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,544 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mathura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,899961938
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19386107
Scheduled Castes (SC)382018
Literate Population1,544826718
Illiterate Population355135220

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MirhatiSouth-East1.05 km
ArialaSouth1.14 km
KamdebpurEast1.31 km
BabpurSouth-West1.31 km
DurlabhpurWest1.53 km
SonadangaNorth-East1.70 km
BodaiNorth1.94 km
SantoshpurEast2.16 km
MathgramSouth-West2.23 km
KhilkapurSouth2.24 km

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 Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Barasat to Mathura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Mathura is about 9.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mathura

Where is Mathura located?

Mathura village is located in Amdanga Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mathura?

The Gram Panchayat of Mathura is Bodai.

What is the pincode of Mathura?

The pincode of Mathura is 700126.

What is the population of Mathura?

Mathura has a total population of 1,899, including 961 males and 938 females.

How many households are there in Mathura?

There are 453 households in Mathura.

What is the literacy rate in Mathura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mathura is 81.31%. Male literacy is 85.95% and female literacy is 76.55%.