| Mathra | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Kollam |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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.. It is a picturesque village surrounded by hills.Lot of streams flow through village
Mathra has a very high population of Saiva Vellala community. 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.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.
Many KSRTC buses ply through Mathra, connecting village to Punalur and other nearby places. Private vehicles including jeeps and autos also connect Mathra to Punalur.