Met - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Met is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Met village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Met is 542997. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.67 hectares and falls under the 445206 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Met

According to the 2011 Census, Met village had a total population of 2,107 people, including 1,074 males and 1,033 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.31%, with male literacy at 73.73% and female literacy at 50.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Met

Met 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 Met

Met is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Himayatnagar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Met is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Met is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Met

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

Health Facilities in Met

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

FAQs about Met