Metyala is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331288, the Census 2011 record lists 775 people in 162 households and the reported area is 150.94 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 4 km.
In short:
Metyala is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331288 and 775 people in 162 households.
Village Code331288
Population775
Households162
Area150.94 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Metyala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 775 people, 150.94 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Metyala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Metyala falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331288.
The record lists 775 people living in 162 households.
The reported village area is 150.94 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
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 Village Facts
Village
Metyala
Census Village Code
331288
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhalda - I
Sub-district Census Code
02390
CD Block
Jhalda - I
Households
162
Population
775
Male Population
392
Female Population
383
Sex Ratio
977.04
Area
150.94 hectares
Area
1.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723212
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 Density513.45 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.78 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.48%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share6.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Metyala in the official administrative record. Census village code 331288 and Jhalda - I CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02390
Village Census Code
331288
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Jhalda - I
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Metyala, about 4 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 40.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
40.1 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
150.94 hectares
Area
1.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 775 people in 162 households, with 392 male residents and 383 female residents. The average household size is 4.78, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 3.48% for Metyala. Population density works out to about 513.45 people per sq km.
Total Households
162
Total Population
775
Male Population
392
Female Population
383
Sex Ratio
977.04
Average Household Size
4.78
ST Population
27
ST Male Population
13
ST Female Population
14
ST Population Share
3.48
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Metyala 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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Metyala. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Metyala include 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
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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.43 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Metyala include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Metyala 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Metyala is reported as 22 hours per day in summer and 22 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
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 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 Metyala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Wheat, net sown area is 76.18 hectares and irrigated land is 5.05 hectares (6.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Biri
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetable
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
29.04 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
43.29
Net Area Sown In Hectares
76.17999999999999
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
71.13 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.05
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.05 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.
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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
5–10 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
Punjab National 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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
723212
Puruliya
Jhalda - I
Jargo
Purulia Jargo, Purulia-723212, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723212
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 Metyala village located?
Metyala is in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Metyala village in?
Metyala village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Metyala village in?
Metyala village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Metyala under?
Metyala comes under Jhalda - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Metyala?
The Census village code of Metyala is 331288.
What is the population of Metyala village?
The village record lists 775 people and 162 households for Metyala.
How many households are in Metyala village?
The village record lists 162 households for Metyala.
What is the male and female population of Metyala?
The record lists 392 male residents and 383 female residents for Metyala.
What is the sex ratio of Metyala village?
The sex ratio of Metyala is 977.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Metyala village?
The reported geographical area of Metyala is 150.94 hectares.
What is the population density of Metyala village?
The approximate population density of Metyala is 513.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Metyala?
The nearest town listed for Metyala is Jhalda, about 4 km away.
How far is Metyala from the district headquarters?
Metyala is about 40.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Metyala from the sub-district headquarters?
Metyala is about 9 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Metyala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Metyala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Metyala?
For Metyala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Wheat, net sown area is 76.18 hectares and irrigated land is 5.05 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Metyala?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Metyala. 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 Metyala.
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.