Where is Metara village located?
Metara is in Ghoshi Block of Jehanabad district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Metara Village
Metara is an inhabited village in Ghoshi Block of Jehanabad district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260397, the Census 2011 record lists 2,145 people in 338 households and the reported area is 240 hectares. The local references include Bharthu Gram Panchayat, Ghoshi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jehanabad at about 30 km.
Village Code260397
Population2,145
Households338
Area240 hectares
Nearest TownJehanabad
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Metara
- Census Village Code
- 260397
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Jehanabad
- District Census Code
- 239
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Ghoshi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01539
- CD Block
- Ghoshi
- Gram Panchayat
- Bharthu
- Households
- 338
- Population
- 2,145
- Male Population
- 1,133
- Female Population
- 1,012
- Sex Ratio
- 893.2
- Area
- 240 hectares
- Area
- 2.4 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jehanabad
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Metara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,145 people, 240 hectares of reported area and Jehanabad as the nearest town reference for Metara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Metara falls under Ghoshi Block in Jehanabad district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 260397.
- The record lists 2,145 people living in 338 households.
- The reported village area is 240 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jehanabad.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density893.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.17%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share16%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Metara in the official administrative record. Census village code 260397, Bharthu Gram Panchayat and Ghoshi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 239
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01539
- Village Census Code
- 260397
- CD Block Code
- 0527
- CD Block Name
- Ghoshi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Bharthu
Location and Distance
Jehanabad is the nearest town listed for Metara, about 30 km away. Jehanabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ghoshi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Jehanabad
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jehanabad
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jehanabad
- Distance within State/UT
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Jehanabad
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 240 hectares
- Area
- 2.4 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,145 people in 338 households, with 1,133 male residents and 1,012 female residents. The average household size is 6.35, and SC share is 14.17% and ST share is 0% for Metara. Population density works out to about 893.75 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 338
- Total Population
- 2,145
- Male Population
- 1,133
- Female Population
- 1,012
- Sex Ratio
- 893.2
- Average Household Size
- 6.35
- SC Population
- 304
- SC Male Population
- 155
- SC Female Population
- 149
- SC Population Share
- 14.17
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Metara list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Metara include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Metara include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Metara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Metara is reported as 7 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Metara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 147.92 hectares and irrigated land is 23.72 hectares (16% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 42.6
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 49.48 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 147.92
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 124.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 23.72
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 23.72 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Metara
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | ATM | 804406 | Jehanabad | Ghoshi | Birupur | Birupur Birupur, Jehanabad, Bihar, 804406 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Metara village in?
Metara village is in Jehanabad district.
Which state is Metara village in?
Metara village is in Bihar.
Which block is Metara under?
Metara comes under Ghoshi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Metara?
The Census village code of Metara is 260397.
Which Gram Panchayat is Metara under?
Metara is listed under Bharthu Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ghoshi.
What is the population of Metara village?
The village record lists 2,145 people and 338 households for Metara.
How many households are in Metara village?
The village record lists 338 households for Metara.
What is the male and female population of Metara?
The record lists 1,133 male residents and 1,012 female residents for Metara.
What is the sex ratio of Metara village?
The sex ratio of Metara is 893.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Metara village?
The reported geographical area of Metara is 240 hectares.
What is the population density of Metara village?
The approximate population density of Metara is 893.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Metara?
The nearest town listed for Metara is Jehanabad, about 30 km away.
How far is Metara from the district headquarters?
Metara is about 30 km from Jehanabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Metara from the sub-district headquarters?
Metara is about 7 km from Ghoshi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Metara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Metara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Metara?
For Metara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 147.92 hectares and irrigated land is 23.72 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Metara?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Metara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.