Metegaon - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Metegaon is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 16.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Loba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Metegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metegaon is 318194. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.27 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Metegaon

As per Census 2011, Metegaon village has a total population of 86 people, consisting of 43 males and 43 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1 literate and 85 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Metegaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Metegaon

Metegaon 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 Metegaon

Metegaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Metegaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Metegaon is about 16.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Metegaon

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

Health Facilities in Metegaon

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

FAQs about Metegaon