Google Map Of Mathura

• District Code - MT
• Population Of Mathura - 2,541,894
• Area (km²) - 3,329.4 km2 (1,285.5 sq mi)
• Division - Agra
• Parliamentary Constituency - Mathura
• Assembly Constituency - Chhata, Mant, Goverdhan, Mathura and Baldev
• Time Zone Of Mathura - IST (UTC+5:30)
• Elevation Of Mathura - NA
• Sex Ratio - 858 (2011)
• Official Website - http://mathura.nic.in/

Mathura is located in the north Indian state of Uttarpradesh. It is 50 km north from Agra. It is considered to be the birth place of Lrod Krishna.   

History:

The description of the city is mentioned in the epic called Ramayana. Mathura’s arts and culture flourished under Kushan dynasty. The Mathura Museum has the largest collection of redstone sculptures in Asia, depicting many famous Buddha figurines.The city was often looted by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1018 and again by Sikandar Lodhi from 1489 to 1517. Mathura is one of the seven most holy places for Hindus in India where Varanasi is considered as the holiest of the seven holy cities.
Demographics:

• Mathura has the population of 2,541,894 as per 2001 census.
• Population of Males: 54% and females - 46%
• Average Literacy Rate: 72.65%
• Local Language: Hindi but in different dialect

Geography:

Longitude is 77 degree east, latitude 27 degree north and height 174 meters above the sea level.

Culture:

Mathura is well known for its rich heritage. Entire Braj mandal is focused on Krishna and major festivities are dedicated to Krishna. One of the traditions that is integral to Mathura’s culture is known as Rasiya which consist of folk-songs that describe the love of the divine couple Radha and Krishna.