Metapal - Gangaloor, Bijapur

Metapal is a village situated in the Gangaloor tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Bijapur and around 40 km from Bijapur. Metapal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metapal is 450985. The village covers a total geographical area of 1061.28 hectares and falls under the 494444 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 128 km away.

Metapal 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 Metapal

According to the 2011 Census, Metapal village had a total population of 583 people, including 288 males and 295 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 1.37%, with male literacy at 1.36% and female literacy at 1.37%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 581.

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

Nearby Villages of Metapal

Metapal 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 Metapal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Metapal. The nearest railway station is Kirandul, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Metapal is about 128 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Metapal is about 40 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 Metapal

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

Health Facilities in Metapal

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

FAQs about Metapal