Mathura, Bihar
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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 | 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,000 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi Bhojpuri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 845451 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
| Vehicle registration | BR22 |
Mathura is a village in West Champaran district in the Indian state of Bihar. This village is located on Narkatiaganj -Raxaul main road and railway line. Mathura-Pirari also starts from here. It is recognized for its champaran meat.
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.Since independence, most of the Gram Pradhan (Mukhiya) have been from this family.
Education
The Rajkiya Ram Chandra Lalji High and Middle Schools operate there.These Schools are established by descendents of Bodha shah.
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.
