Metwara - Jawar, Sehore

Metwara is a village situated in the Jawar tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jawar and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Metwara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metwara is 483095. The village covers a total geographical area of 1206.18 hectares and falls under the 466221 pincode. Jawar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Metwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Metwara

According to the 2011 Census, Metwara village had a total population of 7,800 people, including 4,376 males and 3,424 females, living in 1,547 households. The sex ratio was 782 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.70%, with male literacy at 79.90% and female literacy at 56.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,708, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 390.

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

Nearby Villages of Metwara

Metwara 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 Metwara

Metwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawar to Metwara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Metwara is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Metwara

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

Health Facilities in Metwara

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

FAQs about Metwara