Mathra
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  Mathra Location in Kerala, India  Mathra Mathra (India) | |
| Coordinates: 8°59′0″N 76°54′40″E / 8.98333°N 76.91111°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 691333[1] |
Mathra is a village in Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala, located near the town of Punalur. It is the headquarters of Mathra Grama Panchayat, a fertile area in which many residents are engaged in farming.[citation needed]. It is surrounded by hills, and several streams flow through village.
Mathra is a big village constituting many temples, including Mathra Ayiravalli Temple (Lord Shiva) and Paravathi Devi Temple. It also has one school - Saraswathi Villasam School. Mathra Service Co-operative Bank is a large cooperative bank in the district. The village has a large NRI population. Most of the needs of the village are contributed by the nearby town Punalur. Jai Bharath library is a cultural centre in Mathra.
Transport
[edit]Many Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses ply through Mathra, connecting village to Punalur and other nearby places. Private vehicles including jeeps and autos also connect Mathra to Punalur.
References
[edit]- ^ Pin codes of Kollam district. WhereInCity.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-29.
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