Where is Metala village located?
Metala is in Dubrajpur Block of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Metala Village
Metala is an inhabited village in Dubrajpur Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 318187, the Census 2011 record lists 1,148 people in 255 households and the reported area is 50.08 hectares. The local references include Dubrajpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dubrajpur at about 10 km.
Metala is a village in Dubrajpur Block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 318187 and 1,148 people in 255 households.
Village Code318187
Population1,148
Households255
Area50.08 hectares
Nearest TownDubrajpur
Detailed village profile
Metala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,148 people, 50.08 hectares of reported area and Dubrajpur as the nearest town reference for Metala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Metala falls under Dubrajpur Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 318187.
- The record lists 1,148 people living in 255 households.
- The reported village area is 50.08 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dubrajpur.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Village Facts
- Village
- Metala
- Census Village Code
- 318187
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Birbhum
- District Census Code
- 334
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dubrajpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02266
- CD Block
- Dubrajpur
- Households
- 255
- Population
- 1,148
- Male Population
- 575
- Female Population
- 573
- Sex Ratio
- 996.52
- Area
- 50.08 hectares
- Area
- 0.5 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dubrajpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 731123
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
2,292.33 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.5 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
87.89%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
29.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Metala in the official administrative record. Census village code 318187 and Dubrajpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 334
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02266
- Village Census Code
- 318187
- CD Block Code
- 0113
- CD Block Name
- Dubrajpur
Location and Distance
Dubrajpur is the nearest town listed for Metala, about 10 km away. Suri is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dubrajpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6.9 km
- District Headquarter
- Suri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 23 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dubrajpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Dubrajpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 50.08 hectares
- Area
- 0.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,148 people in 255 households, with 575 male residents and 573 female residents. The average household size is 4.5, and SC share is 87.89% and ST share is 0% for Metala. Population density works out to about 2,292.33 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 255
- Total Population
- 1,148
- Male Population
- 575
- Female Population
- 573
- Sex Ratio
- 996.52
- Average Household Size
- 4.5
- SC Population
- 1,009
- SC Male Population
- 505
- SC Female Population
- 504
- SC Population Share
- 87.89
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Metala list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Metala include hand pump 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 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Metala include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Metala include self-help groups, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Metala is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Metala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Potato, net sown area is 41.08 hectares and irrigated land is 12 hectares (29.2% 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
- Potato
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 41.08
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 29.08 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 12.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 12 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
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Metala
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.
- 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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 731123 | Birbhum | Dubrajpur | Chinpai | Dubrajpur Dubrajpur Near Chinpai, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731123 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 731123 | Birbhum | Dubrajpur | Adampur | Sub Dist: Dubrajpur, Dist: Birbhum, West Bengal - 731123 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village Adampur, Po Panditpur, Ps Dubrajpur, B… |
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 Metala village in?
Metala village is in Birbhum district.
Which state is Metala village in?
Metala village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Metala under?
Metala comes under Dubrajpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Metala?
The Census village code of Metala is 318187.
What is the population of Metala village?
The village record lists 1,148 people and 255 households for Metala.
How many households are in Metala village?
The village record lists 255 households for Metala.
What is the male and female population of Metala?
The record lists 575 male residents and 573 female residents for Metala.
What is the sex ratio of Metala village?
The sex ratio of Metala is 996.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Metala village?
The reported geographical area of Metala is 50.08 hectares.
What is the population density of Metala village?
The approximate population density of Metala is 2,292.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Metala?
The nearest town listed for Metala is Dubrajpur, about 10 km away.
How far is Metala from the district headquarters?
Metala is about 23 km from Suri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Metala from the sub-district headquarters?
Metala is about 6.9 km from Dubrajpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Metala?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Metala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Metala?
For Metala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Potato, net sown area is 41.08 hectares and irrigated land is 12 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Metala?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Metala. These records include 2 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 Metala.