Metiari - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Metiari is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.8 km from Rajpur and around 38.9 km from Alipore. Pratapnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Metiari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metiari is 333595. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.2 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Metiari

As per Census 2011, Metiari village has a total population of 1,674 people, consisting of 856 males and 818 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,161 literate and 513 illiterate residents. Additionally, 739 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Metiari

Metiari 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 Metiari

Public transport in the Metiari is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kalikapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Metiari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Metiari is about 38.9 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 Metiari

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

Health Facilities in Metiari

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

FAQs about Metiari