Methan

Methan is a village located in Jamjodhpur taluka of Jamnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Jamjodhapur (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Jamnagar. As per 2009 stats, Methan village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Methan unique in its vibrant Jamjodhpur-Jamnagar region. You’ll see Methan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Methan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Methan is 514130. The village spans a total geographical area of 1696.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 360520. Jamjodhpur is nearest town to Methan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Methan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jamjodhpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Methan

Population of Methan

According to the 2011 Census, Methan has a total population of about 804, with approximately 403 males and 401 females. The sex ratio is around 995 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 360 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.81%, with male literacy at about 76.18% and female literacy near 51.37%. There are around 181 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Methan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Methan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Methan. As per the 2011 stats, Methan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Methan

Knowing the nearby villages of Methan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Methan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Methan