Metepar - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Metepar is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Metepar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metepar is 440965. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.28 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Metepar

As per Census 2011, Metepar village has a total population of 1,203 people, consisting of 601 males and 602 females. The village has 239 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 783 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 602 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Metepar

Metepar 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 Metepar

Metepar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Metepar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Metepar is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Metepar

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

Health Facilities in Metepar

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

FAQs about Metepar