Metipidia - Khajuripada, Kandhamal
Metipidia is a village situated in the Khajuripada tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajuripada and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Arapaju serves as the Gram Panchayat for Metipidia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Metipidia is 415588. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 762012 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.
Metipidia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulbani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Metipidia
According to the 2011 Census, Metipidia village had a total population of 88 people, including 45 males and 43 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.03%, with male literacy at 92.11% and female literacy at 34.15%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88 | 45 | 43 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 78 | 40 | 38 |
| Literate Population | 49 | 35 | 14 |
| Illiterate Population | 39 | 10 | 29 |
Nearby Villages of Metipidia
Metipidia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Metipidia
Public transport in the Metipidia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Metipidia is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Metipidia is about 27 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 Metipidia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Metipidia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Metipidia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Metipidia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Metipidia
Where is Metipidia located?
Metipidia village is located in Khajuripada Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Metipidia?
The Gram Panchayat of Metipidia is Arapaju.
What is the pincode of Metipidia?
The pincode of Metipidia is 762012.
What is the population of Metipidia?
Metipidia had a total population of 88, including 45 males and 43 females.
How many households are there in Metipidia?
Metipidia had 21 households.
What is the literacy rate in Metipidia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Metipidia was 62.03%. Male literacy was 92.11% and female literacy was 34.15%.