Mettaparru - Poduru, West Godavari

Mettaparru is a village situated in the Poduru mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poduru and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Mattaparru serves as the Grama Panchayat for Mettaparru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mettaparru is 588707. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 534265 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Mettaparru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palacole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Narsapuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mettaparru

According to the 2011 Census, Mettaparru village had a total population of 3,814 people, including 1,922 males and 1,892 females, living in 1,064 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.30%, with male literacy at 85.73% and female literacy at 76.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 884, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mettaparru

Mettaparru is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mettaparru

Mettaparru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinta Parru Ha, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Mettaparru is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Mettaparru is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mettaparru

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mettaparru village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mettaparru

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mettaparru village are given below:

FAQs about Mettaparru