Chhota Metyala Village Overview
Chhota 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 40.7 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tatuara is the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Metyala village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chhota 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 Chhota Metyala is 331439. The village covers a geographical area of 174.12 hectares and has a pincode of 723202. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Chhota Metyala
Population & Demographics of Chhota Metyala
This section provides population and demographic details of Chhota Metyala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 517 | 272 | 245 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 70 | 33 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 382 | 203 | 179 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 200 | 135 | 65 |
| Illiterate Population | 317 | 137 | 180 |
Key population details of Chhota Metyala village are given below:
- Chhota Metyala village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 517, including approximately 272 males and 245 females, with a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 382 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Chhota Metyala village is low, with a literacy rate of about 38.68%.
- There are around 94 households in Chhota Metyala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chhota Metyala
Transport facilities help residents of Chhota 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chhota Metyala
The following villages are located close to Chhota 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 Chhota Metyala
- Where is Chhota Metyala located?
- Chhota Metyala village is located in Jhalda Ii Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chhota Metyala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chhota Metyala is Tatuara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chhota Metyala?
- The pincode of Chhota Metyala is 723202.
- What is the population of Chhota Metyala?
- Chhota Metyala has a total population of 517, including 272 males and 245 females.
- How many households are there in Chhota Metyala?
- There are 94 households in Chhota Metyala.
- What is the literacy rate in Chhota Metyala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhota Metyala is 38.68%. Male literacy is 49.63% and female literacy is 26.53%.