Metejangada - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Metejangada is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Jangada (b.) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Metejangada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metejangada is 538945. The village covers a total geographical area of 539 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Metejangada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gadchiroli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Metejangada

As per Census 2011, Metejangada village has a total population of 175 people, consisting of 88 males and 87 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 83 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Metejangada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Metejangada

Metejangada 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 Metejangada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Metejangada. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Metejangada is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Metejangada is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Metejangada

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

Health Facilities in Metejangada

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

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