Mathurapur - Barrackpur - I, North 24 Parganas

Mathurapur is a village situated in the Barrackpur - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Narayanpur and around 15.9 km from Barasat. Kowgachi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathurapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathurapur is 323102. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.37 hectares and falls under the 743127 pincode. Ichhapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mathurapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatdal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barrackpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathurapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mathurapur village had a total population of 2,175 people, including 1,114 males and 1,061 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.44%, with male literacy at 87.97% and female literacy at 82.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 711, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Mathurapur. The nearest railway station is Ichhapur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichhapur to Mathurapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Mathurapur is about 15.9 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:

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