Metri - Kampli, Ballari

Metri is a village situated in the Kampli taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from Hospet and around 40 km from Bellary. Metri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metri is 604761. The village covers a total geographical area of 2170.22 hectares and falls under the 583129 pincode. Kampli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Metri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kampli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballari Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Metri

According to the 2011 Census, Metri village had a total population of 5,583 people, including 2,781 males and 2,802 females, living in 1,049 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.94%, with male literacy at 64.74% and female literacy at 45.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,922, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 328.

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

Nearby Villages of Metri

Metri 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 Metri

Metri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadiganuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kampli to Metri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Metri 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 Metri

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

Health Facilities in Metri

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

FAQs about Metri