Mathura - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Mathura is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.7 km from Bagda and around 31.4 km from Barasat. Malipota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathura is 322497. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.9 hectares and falls under the 743297 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 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 1,306 people, consisting of 693 males and 613 females. The village has 323 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 918 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Mathura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Mathura is about 31.4 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 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