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'''Mathra''' is a village in [[Kollam district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Kerala]], it is 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 surrounded by hills, and several streams flow through the 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. 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.

Many [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation]] (KSRTC) buses ply through Mathra, connecting the village to Punalur and other nearby places. Private vehicles including jeeps and autos also connect Mathra to Punalur.