Metiagachi - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Metiagachi is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Prafullanagar and around 34.5 km from Barasat. Bargoom-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Metiagachi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metiagachi is 322878. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.02 hectares and falls under the 743233 pincode. Gobordanga is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Metiagachi

According to the 2011 Census, Metiagachi village had a total population of 1,212 people, including 618 males and 594 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.67%, with male literacy at 80.94% and female literacy at 72.19%.

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

Nearby Villages of Metiagachi

Metiagachi 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 Metiagachi

Metiagachi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobordanga to Metiagachi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Metiagachi is about 34.5 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 Metiagachi

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

Health Facilities in Metiagachi

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

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