Mathurapur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Mathurapur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Bongaon and around 55 km from Barasat. Dighari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathurapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathurapur is 322632. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.43 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Bangaon Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathurapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mathurapur village had a total population of 840 people, including 425 males and 415 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.38%, with male literacy at 84.79% and female literacy at 69.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 468, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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 in the Mathurapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Mathurapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Mathurapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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:

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