Mathura, Bihar
Mathura | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Mathura Location in Bihar | |
| Coordinates: 27°06′29″N 84°27′50″E / 27.108°N 84.464°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | West Champaran district |
| Founded by | Bodha shah |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 4,000 |
| • Density | 910/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi Bhojpuri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
Mathura is a village in West Champaran district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is recognized for its champaran meat.
History
Mathura was founded by Bodha Shah, whose descendants remain there. Historically, this land was ruled by the Kalachuri(Kalwar) dynasty. Kalwar ruler Madan Mohan Prasad led the village's modernization.
Education
The Rajkiya Ram Chandra Lalji High and Middle Schools operate there.
Culture
The village hosts ancient Shiva and Goddess Durga Temples.
Geography
The village is located along the Narkatiyaganj-Raxaul railway and road network, 12 kilometers from the India/Nepal border.
Economy
The village traditional depended on agriculture. Agriculture remains a primary source of income for many residents. The main crops include paddy, mustard, sugarcane, and wheat.
Mathura includes a chauk (marketplace) with approximately 500 shops.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Indian census, Mathura had 2,677 residents living in 496 households. 52.7% were males and 47.2% females. The average literacy rate was 36.12%, significantly lower than the national average of 74%. The male literacy rate was 66.49%, while the female literacy rate was 33.5%. 22.2% of its population was under 6.[1]
References
- ^ "Visualizations | Government of India". censusindia.gov.in.