Mathura, Bihar
| Mathura | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Mathura Location in Bihar | |
| Coordinates: 27°06′29″N 84°27′50″E / 27.108°N 84.464°ECoordinates: 27°06′29″N 84°27′50″E / 27.108°N 84.464°E | |
| Country |
 |
| State | Bihar |
| District | West Champaran district |
| Founded by | Bodha shah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,700/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.
Demographics
Mathura was founded by Bodha Shah, whose descendants still live in the entire majestic style of this village. Rajkiye Ram Chandr Lal ji High and Middle school and Helen's high school were established by their descendants. The credit for the modernization of Mathura goes to the kalwar ruler Madan Mohan Prasad and the Kalwar family. Here is an ancient Shiva Temple and the Mother Durga Temple is located. Most people here are of religious nature. This land area was ruled by the Kalachuri dynasty. This market is located on Narkatiyaganj-Raxaul railways and road, Nepal's distance is just 12km. The chiken and Mutton of this market is famous in bihar by name of Sheek- Kabab.
As of 2011 India census, Mathura had a population of 2677 in 496 households. Males constitute 52.7% of the population and females 47.2%. Mathura has an average literacy rate of 36.12%, lower than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 66.49%, and female literacy is 33.5%. In Mathura, 22.2% of the population is under 6 years of age.[1]
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2011". Retrieved 12 March 2014.