Metaguda - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Metaguda is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gochhandengaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Metaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metaguda is 422440. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 81 km away.

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

Population of Metaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Metaguda village had a total population of 369 people, including 175 males and 194 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.63%, with male literacy at 78.34% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Metaguda

Metaguda 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 Metaguda

Metaguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Metaguda is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Metaguda

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

Health Facilities in Metaguda

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

FAQs about Metaguda