Metupalli - Bhopalpattnam, Bijapur

Metupalli is a village situated in the Bhopalpattnam tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhopalpattanam and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Pamgal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Metupalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metupalli is 450849. The village covers a total geographical area of 878.47 hectares and falls under the 494446 pincode. Bhopalpattanam is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Metupalli

As per Census 2011, Metupalli village has a total population of 291 people, consisting of 134 males and 157 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 1,171 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Metupalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population291134157
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321418
Scheduled Tribes (ST)285131154
Literate Population1207149
Illiterate Population17163108

Nearby Villages of Metupalli

Metupalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhattigudaSouth-East2.18 km
KongupalliNorth-West2.73 km
PamgalWest2.96 km
SankanpalliSouth3.26 km
FarsapalliSouth-East4.47 km
GilgichaNorth4.76 km
KottapalliWest4.81 km
KomatpalliWest5.37 km
EngpalliSouth-East6.03 km
PawrelEast6.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Metupalli

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Metupalli. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Warangal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopalpattanam to Metupalli is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Metupalli is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Metupalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Metupalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Metupalli

Where is Metupalli located?

Metupalli village is located in Bhopalpattnam Tehsil, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Metupalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Metupalli is Pamgal.

What is the pincode of Metupalli?

The pincode of Metupalli is 494446.

What is the population of Metupalli?

Metupalli has a total population of 291, including 134 males and 157 females.

How many households are there in Metupalli?

There are 74 households in Metupalli.

What is the literacy rate in Metupalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Metupalli is 41.24%. Male literacy is 52.99% and female literacy is 31.21%.