Metapal Village - Dantewada, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Metapal is a village situated in the Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Dantewada, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Metapal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metapal is 450115. The village covers a total geographical area of 4637.62 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Dantewada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Metapal

As per Census 2011, Metapal village has a total population of 4,435 people, consisting of 2,187 males and 2,248 females. The village has 910 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 729 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 774 literate and 3,661 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4,161 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Metapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kawargaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Metapal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Metapal is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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