Metegram - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Metegram is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 27.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gohaliara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Metegram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metegram is 318235. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.31 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Metegram

According to the 2011 Census, Metegram village had a total population of 1,203 people, including 615 males and 588 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.81%, with male literacy at 55.58% and female literacy at 43.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,025.

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

Nearby Villages of Metegram

Metegram 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 Metegram

Metegram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Metegram is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Metegram is about 27.1 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 Metegram

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

Health Facilities in Metegram

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

FAQs about Metegram