Indian Village Directory
Methena Village
Methena is an inhabited village in Taldangra Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 328721, the Census 2011 record lists 606 people in 136 households and the reported area is 176.43 hectares. The local references include Taldangra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bishnupur at about 13 km.
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Quick answer: Methena is a village in Taldangra Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 328721 and 606 people in 136 households.
Village Code328721
Population606
Households136
Area176.43 hectares
Nearest TownBishnupur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Methena
- Census Village Code
- 328721
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Bankura
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Taldangra
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02371
- CD Block
- Taldangra
- Households
- 136
- Population
- 606
- Male Population
- 309
- Female Population
- 297
- Sex Ratio
- 961.17
- Area
- 176.43 hectares
- Area
- 1.76 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bishnupur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 13 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 722149
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Methena at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 606 people, 176.43 hectares of reported area and Bishnupur as the nearest town reference for Methena, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Methena falls under Taldangra Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 328721.
- The record lists 606 people living in 136 households.
- The reported village area is 176.43 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bishnupur.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density343.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.46 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.48%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Methena in the official administrative record. Census village code 328721 and Taldangra CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02371
- Village Census Code
- 328721
- CD Block Code
- 0218
- CD Block Name
- Taldangra
Location and Distance
Bishnupur is the nearest town listed for Methena, about 13 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Taldangra
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20.6 km
- District Headquarter
- Bankura
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bishnupur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 13 km
- Nearest Town
- Bishnupur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 13 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 176.43 hectares
- Area
- 1.76 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 606 people in 136 households, with 309 male residents and 297 female residents. The average household size is 4.46, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 2.48% for Methena. Population density works out to about 343.48 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 136
- Total Population
- 606
- Male Population
- 309
- Female Population
- 297
- Sex Ratio
- 961.17
- Average Household Size
- 4.46
- ST Population
- 15
- ST Male Population
- 7
- ST Female Population
- 8
- ST Population Share
- 2.48
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Methena list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Methena. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Methena include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Methena.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Methena include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, 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
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Methena 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 Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Methena show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seed, net sown area is 143.55 hectares and irrigated land is 64.23 hectares (44.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Oil Seed
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 32.88
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 143.55
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 79.32 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 64.22999999999999
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 54.23 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Government Others
- Available
- Government Others Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Methena
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 PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Bank of Baroda |
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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Bank of Baroda |
ATM |
722149 |
Bankura |
Taldangra |
Amdangra |
Bankura Road Amdangra, Taldangra, Bankura, West Bengal, 722149 |
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
Where is Methena village located?
Methena is in Taldangra Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Methena village in?
Methena village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Methena village in?
Methena village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Methena under?
Methena comes under Taldangra Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Methena?
The Census village code of Methena is 328721.
What is the population of Methena village?
The village record lists 606 people and 136 households for Methena.
How many households are in Methena village?
The village record lists 136 households for Methena.
What is the male and female population of Methena?
The record lists 309 male residents and 297 female residents for Methena.
What is the sex ratio of Methena village?
The sex ratio of Methena is 961.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Methena village?
The reported geographical area of Methena is 176.43 hectares.
What is the population density of Methena village?
The approximate population density of Methena is 343.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Methena?
The nearest town listed for Methena is Bishnupur, about 13 km away.
How far is Methena from the sub-district headquarters?
Methena is about 20.6 km from Taldangra, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Methena?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Methena.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Methena?
For Methena, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seed, net sown area is 143.55 hectares and irrigated land is 64.23 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Methena?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Methena. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Methena.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Methena.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.