Mettur

Mettur is a village located in Vazhapadi taluka of Salem district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Vazhapadi (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Salem. As per 2009 stats, Vilaripalayam is the gram panchayat of Mettur village.

Mettur has its own place in the vibrant Salem region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Mettur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mettur is 634205. The village spans a total geographical area of 122.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 636115. Vazhapadi is nearest town to Mettur village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Mettur

Below is a concise population overview of Mettur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 717 366 351
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 82 46 36
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 499 269 230
Illiterate Population 218 97 121

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Mettur village:

  • The total population of Mettur village is around 717, including approximately 366 males and 351 females, with a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 82 children aged 0–6 years in Mettur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Mettur village is about 69.60%, with male literacy at 73.50% and female literacy at 65.53%.
  • There are around 195 households in Mettur village.

Connectivity of Mettur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mettur. As per the 2011 stats, Mettur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Mettur

Knowing the nearby villages of Mettur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mettur.

Chenrayapalayam Kattuveppilaipatti Muttampatti Singipuram Somanpatti Vilaripalayam Mannarpalayam Ponnarampatti Veppilaipatti Pudur Komarapalayam Veppilaipatti

Frequently Asked Questions about Mettur

Where is Mettur located?
Mettur village is situated in Vazhapadi Taluka, within the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mettur?
The Gram Panchayat of Mettur is Vilaripalayam (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Mettur?
The pincode of Mettur is 636115, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Mettur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mettur is 717, with 366 males and 351 females.
How many households are there in Mettur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Mettur village has a total of 195 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mettur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mettur is 69.60%. The male literacy rate is 73.50%, while the female literacy rate is 65.53%.