Bara Metyala Village Overview
Bara Metyala is a village in Jhalda Ii tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 25.6 km from Jhalda tehsil headquarters and around 42.8 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tatuara is the Gram Panchayat for Bara Metyala village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bara Metyala village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Metyala is 331438. The village covers a geographical area of 402.33 hectares and has a pincode of 723202. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Bara Metyala
Population & Demographics of Bara Metyala
This section provides population and demographic details of Bara Metyala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,724 | 906 | 818 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 236 | 123 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 849 | 460 | 389 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 536 | 272 | 264 |
| Literate Population | 807 | 546 | 261 |
| Illiterate Population | 917 | 360 | 557 |
Key population details of Bara Metyala village are given below:
- Bara Metyala village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,724, including approximately 906 males and 818 females, with a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 849 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 536 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bara Metyala village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 46.81%.
- There are around 327 households in Bara Metyala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bara Metyala
Transport facilities help residents of Bara Metyala village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bara Metyala
The following villages are located close to Bara Metyala and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bara Metyala
- Where is Bara Metyala located?
- Bara Metyala village is located in Jhalda Ii Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bara Metyala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bara Metyala is Tatuara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bara Metyala?
- The pincode of Bara Metyala is 723202.
- What is the population of Bara Metyala?
- Bara Metyala has a total population of 1,724, including 906 males and 818 females.
- How many households are there in Bara Metyala?
- There are 327 households in Bara Metyala.
- What is the literacy rate in Bara Metyala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bara Metyala is 46.81%. Male literacy is 60.26% and female literacy is 31.91%.