Mathura village, Junagarh block | Pincode 766023

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Prabhakar Sethi

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LGD code: 423731
Pincode: 766023
Post office: Mahichala
Population: 1,119
Households: 275
Literacy rate: 67%
Sex ratio: 1049 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 382
Distance to district centre: 161 km
Distance to mandal centre: 173 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 126 km
Distance to Kolkata: 489 km
Nearest railway station: Rambha · 31 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Health Centre · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Mathura compares

By population, Mathura ranks #61 of 168 villages in Junagarh mandal.

Literacy rate

67.0%

+18.8% vs mandal average

Mathura: 67.0%
Junagarh mandal: 48.2%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,049

+46 vs mandal average

Mathura: 1,049
Junagarh mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Mathura: 4.1
Junagarh mandal: 4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Mathura at a glance

Mathura is a village of 1,119 people in 275 households (Census 2011) in Junagarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 61st-largest of 168 villages in Junagarh block. Literacy is 67%, 19 points above the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 1,049 women per 1,000 men. It lies 161 km from the Kalahandi district centre, 31 km from Rambha railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 766023, served by Mahichala post office; the LGD village code is 423731. The nearest hospital or health centre is Health Centre, 3 km away. The sarpanch is Prabhakar Sethi, and the village votes in Lanjigarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradip Kumar Dishari. The population is estimated at 1,319 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Mathura · this village	1,119	67%	—
Patasura · Nischintakoili	—	—	0 km N
Mathura · Harbhanga	1,064	62%	0 km N
Mathura · Digapahandi	112	38%	0 km N
Mathura · Khalikote	3,076	46%	0 km N
Mathura · Polasara	6,737	61%	0 km N
Polasara · Nuagaon	704	54%	4.3 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Mathura

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JUNAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 6
Distance to district HQ (km): 32
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Palas
Total area (ha): 298
Irrigated area (ha): 123.83
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Mathura

LGD code: 423731
Pincode: 766023
Post office: Mahichala
Population (Census 2011): 1,119
Population (projected 2026): 1,319
Households: 275
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1049
Literacy rate: 67.0%
Coordinates: 19.66046°N, 84.82951°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lanjigarh
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradip Kumar Dishari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Prabhakar Sethi
Block / Mandal: Junagarh

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Mathura — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,119

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,319

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

275

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

324

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,119Census 2011
Households: 275Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1049 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3192026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3242026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Mathura

Mandal centre

Junagarh · ≈ 173 km

≈ 5 h 56 min by car · 7 h 2 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kalahandi · ≈ 161 km

≈ 5 h 30 min by car · 6 h 32 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar126 kmcapital
Kolkata489 km
Hyderabad715 km
Chennai878 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRambha31 km
Bus stopSanachadhiapada12 km
Hospital / PHCHealth Centre3 km
ATM / bankUCO Bank11 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil12 km
CollegeOAV Adarsha Vidyalaya, Ragapur20 km
Police stationPurushottampur Police Station16 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Mathura

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🛕Sarana Shreekhetra Marada Jagannath TempleTemple2.3 km ↗

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People often ask about Mathura

What is the pincode of Mathura?

The pincode of Mathura, Junagarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766023. The post office is Mahichala.

Which post office delivers to Mathura?

Mail for Mathura is delivered through Mahichala post office, pincode 766023, in Junagarh block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Mathura located?

Mathura is a village in Junagarh block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Mathura as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Mathura village has a population of 1,119 across 275 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Mathura?

The current sarpanch of Mathura gram panchayat is Prabhakar Sethi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mathura in?

Mathura falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mathura in?

Mathura falls under the Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC #77) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Mathura?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Mathura village is 67.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Mathura?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Mathura village is 1049 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mathura?

12 schemes currently match residents of Mathura, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Mathura from Kalahandi district centre?

Mathura is approximately 161 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kalahandi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Mathura?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mathura village is 423731.

How big is Mathura compared to other villages in Junagarh block?

Mathura ranks 61 of 168 villages in Junagarh block by Census 2011 population (1,119 residents).

How far is Mathura from Bhubaneswar?

Mathura is about 126 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 163 km.

How far is Mathura from Kolkata?

Mathura is about 489 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 636 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Mathura?

Rambha is the nearest railway station to Mathura, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Mathura?

Sanachadhiapada is the nearest bus stop to Mathura, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mathura?

Health Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mathura, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Mathura?

UCO Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Mathura, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Mathura?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Mathura, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Mathura?

Mathura falls under Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC 77). The sitting MLA is Pradip Kumar Dishari (BJD).

Who is the MP for Mathura?

Mathura is in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malvika Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Mathura in 2026?

Mathura is estimated at 1,319 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,119 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Mathura in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Mathura in Kalahandi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Mathura?

Prabhakar Sethi is the sarpanch of Mathura gram panchayat, Junagarh block. See the sarpanch list of Junagarh block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)