Metral - Morwa (Hadaf), Panch Mahals
Metral is a village situated in the Morwa (Hadaf) taluka of Panch Mahals district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Morwa (hadaf) and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Godhra. Metral village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Metral is 518488. The village covers a total geographical area of 739.27 hectares and falls under the 389110 pincode. Santrampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Metral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Metral
As per Census 2011, Metral village has a total population of 3,101 people, consisting of 1,594 males and 1,507 females. The village has 531 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 560 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,736 literate and 1,365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,539 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Metral are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,101 | 1,594 | 1,507 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 560 | 297 | 263 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 71 | 39 | 32 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,539 | 809 | 730 |
| Literate Population | 1,736 | 1,031 | 705 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,365 | 563 | 802 |
Nearby Villages of Metral
Metral is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Metral
Public transport in the Metral is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santrampur to Metral is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Godhra to Metral is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Metral
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Metral village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Metral
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Metral village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Metral
Where is Metral located?
Metral village is located in Morwa (Hadaf) Taluka, Panch Mahals district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Metral?
Metral is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Metral?
The pincode of Metral is 389110.
What is the population of Metral?
Metral has a total population of 3,101, including 1,594 males and 1,507 females.
How many households are there in Metral?
There are 531 households in Metral.
What is the literacy rate in Metral?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Metral is 55.98%. Male literacy is 64.68% and female literacy is 46.78%.