Metriki - Sandur, Ballari

Metriki is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Sandur and around 30 km from Bellary. Metriki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metriki is 605040. The village covers a total geographical area of 1218.21 hectares and falls under the 583152 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Metriki

According to the 2011 Census, Metriki village had a total population of 1,427 people, including 722 males and 705 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.96%, with male literacy at 61.60% and female literacy at 37.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 597.

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

Nearby Villages of Metriki

Metriki 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 Metriki

Metriki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Obalapuram, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Metriki is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Metriki is about 30 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 Metriki

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

Health Facilities in Metriki

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

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