Mathrun - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Mathrun is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Nutanhat and around 42.3 km from Barddhaman. Shimulia-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathrun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathrun is 319126. The village covers a total geographical area of 626.14 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mathrun

As per Census 2011, Mathrun village has a total population of 3,405 people, consisting of 1,736 males and 1,669 females. The village has 760 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 468 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,731 literate and 1,674 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,509 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathrun

Mathrun 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 Mathrun

Mathrun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Mathrun is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Mathrun is about 42.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathrun

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mathrun village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mathrun

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mathrun village are given below:

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