Metala

Metala is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.9km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Gohaliara is the gram panchayat of Metala village.

Here you can discover what makes Metala unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Metala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Metala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Metala is 318187. The village spans a total geographical area of 50.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731123. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Metala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Metala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Metala

Population of Metala

According to the 2011 Census, Metala has a total population of about 1,148, with approximately 575 males and 573 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 194 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,009 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.30%, with male literacy at about 60.87% and female literacy near 37.70%. There are around 255 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Metala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Metala

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

Nearby Villages of Metala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Metala