Where is Methan village located?
Methan is in Dhrangadhra Taluka of Surendranagar district in Gujarat, India.
Indian Village Directory
Methan Village
Methan is an inhabited village in Dhrangadhra Taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 512047, the Census 2011 record lists 2,438 people in 527 households and the reported area is 3,896.68 hectares. The local references include Methan Gram Panchayat, Dhrangadhra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dhrangadhra at about 20 km.
Village Code512047
Population2,438
Households527
Area3,896.68 hectares
Nearest TownDhrangadhra
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Methan
- Census Village Code
- 512047
- State
- Gujarat
- State Census Code
- 24
- District
- Surendranagar
- District Census Code
- 475
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dhrangadhra
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03789
- CD Block
- Dhrangadhra
- Gram Panchayat
- Methan
- Households
- 527
- Population
- 2,438
- Male Population
- 1,274
- Female Population
- 1,164
- Sex Ratio
- 913.66
- Area
- 3,896.68 hectares
- Area
- 38.97 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dhrangadhra
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 363310
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Methan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,438 people, 3,896.68 hectares of reported area and Dhrangadhra as the nearest town reference for Methan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Methan falls under Dhrangadhra Taluka in Surendranagar district, Gujarat.
- The Census village code is 512047.
- The record lists 2,438 people living in 527 households.
- The reported village area is 3,896.68 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dhrangadhra.
- 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 Density62.57 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.63 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.39%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share40.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Methan in the official administrative record. Census village code 512047, Methan Gram Panchayat and Dhrangadhra CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 24
- District Census Code
- 475
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03789
- Village Census Code
- 512047
- CD Block Code
- 0068
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 39
- CD Block Name
- Dhrangadhra
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Methan
Location and Distance
Dhrangadhra is the nearest town listed for Methan, about 20 km away. Surendranagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dhrangadhra
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Surendranagar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dhrangadhra
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gujarat
- Distance within State/UT
- 20 km
- Nearest Town
- Dhrangadhra
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 3,896.68 hectares
- Area
- 38.97 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,438 people in 527 households, with 1,274 male residents and 1,164 female residents. The average household size is 4.63, and SC share is 9.39% and ST share is 0% for Methan. Population density works out to about 62.57 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 527
- Total Population
- 2,438
- Male Population
- 1,274
- Female Population
- 1,164
- Sex Ratio
- 913.66
- Average Household Size
- 4.63
- SC Population
- 229
- SC Male Population
- 124
- SC Female Population
- 105
- SC Population Share
- 9.39
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Methan list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government secondary 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
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Methan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Methan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 81.12 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Methan include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Methan include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Methan is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Methan show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Sorghum and Pearlmillet/Bajra, net sown area is 2,102.52 hectares and irrigated land is 853.19 hectares (40.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Cotton
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Sorghum
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Pearlmillet/Bajra
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 21.22
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 159.1 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 79.27 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1,443.17 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 10.28 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 2102.52
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 1,249.33 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 853.19
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 853.19 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Methan
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
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 29
- Banks in Matched Records
- 12
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 22 | 76% |
| CRM | 7 | 24% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 12 | 41% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 4 | 14% |
| Bank of Baroda | 3 | 10% |
| Union Bank of India | 2 | 6.9% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 3.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 363310 | Surendranagar | Dhrangadhra | Dhrangadhra (M) | Dhrang, Ms/Hsd, Giriraj Petroleum, Dhrangadhra, on Ahmedabad, - Bhuj Highway, Distt- Surendrnagar, Gujarat, PIN-363310… |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 363310 | Surendranagar | Dhrangadhra | Dhrangadhra (M) | Near Mamtaben Hospital, Club Road No.3, Ground Floor, Parivar Avenue Club Road, Surendranagar, Gujarat, 363310 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 363310 | Surendranagar | Dhrangadhra | Dhrangadhra (M) | Dhrangadhra Shakti Road, Dhrangadhra, Surendranagar, Gujarat, 363310 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 363310 | Surendranagar | Dhrangadhra | Dhrangadhra (M) | Trikonya Baug Galaxy Building Dhrangadhra, Surendranagar, Gujarat, 363310 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 363310 | Surendranagar | Dhrangadhra | Dhrangadhra (M) | Zala Road, Near Power House Idbi Bank Ltd, 'opposite Government Hospital, Dhrangadhra, Surendranagar, Gujarat, 363310 |
| Idfc First Bank Limited | ATM | 363310 | Surendranagar | Dhrangadhra | Dhrangadhra (M) | Near Sardar Baug, Opp. Pgvcl Office, Dhrangadhra-363310 Ground Flr, Unit No. 5, 1st Flr Unit 101 to 106, Business Park… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 363310 | Surendranagar | Dhrangadhra | Kondh | C/O Indersingh Zala Kondh Chowkdi, Surendranagar, Gujarat, 363310 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 363310 | Surendranagar | Dhrangadhra | Dhrangadhra (M) | Opp. Mewada Oil Mill, Halvad Road, Dhrangadhra, Dist. Surendranagar, Gujarat - 363310. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Shiva… |
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 Methan village in?
Methan village is in Surendranagar district.
Which state is Methan village in?
Methan village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Methan under?
Methan comes under Dhrangadhra Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Methan?
The Census village code of Methan is 512047.
Which Gram Panchayat is Methan under?
Methan is listed under METHAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhrangadhra.
What is the population of Methan village?
The village record lists 2,438 people and 527 households for Methan.
How many households are in Methan village?
The village record lists 527 households for Methan.
What is the male and female population of Methan?
The record lists 1,274 male residents and 1,164 female residents for Methan.
What is the sex ratio of Methan village?
The sex ratio of Methan is 913.66 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Methan village?
The reported geographical area of Methan is 3,896.68 hectares.
What is the population density of Methan village?
The approximate population density of Methan is 62.57 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Methan?
The nearest town listed for Methan is Dhrangadhra, about 20 km away.
How far is Methan from the district headquarters?
Methan is about 40 km from Surendranagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Methan from the sub-district headquarters?
Methan is about 20 km from Dhrangadhra, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Methan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government secondary school for Methan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Methan?
For Methan, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Sorghum and Pearlmillet/Bajra, net sown area is 2,102.52 hectares and irrigated land is 853.19 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Methan?
The page shows 29 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Methan. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.