Indian Village Directory

Bara Metyala Village

Bara Metyala is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331438, the Census 2011 record lists 1,724 people in 327 households and the reported area is 402.33 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Bara Metyala is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331438 and 1,724 people in 327 households.
Village Code331438
Population1,724
Households327
Area402.33 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Key Village Facts

Village
Bara Metyala
Census Village Code
331438
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhalda - II
Sub-district Census Code
02391
CD Block
Jhalda - II
Households
327
Population
1,724
Male Population
906
Female Population
818
Sex Ratio
902.87
Area
402.33 hectares
Area
4.02 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723202
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bara Metyala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,724 people, 402.33 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Bara Metyala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockJhalda - II
  • Bara Metyala falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331438.
  • The record lists 1,724 people living in 327 households.
  • The reported village area is 402.33 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

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 Density428.5 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share49.25%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share31.09%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara Metyala in the official administrative record. Census village code 331438 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331438
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Bara Metyala, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 42.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25.6 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
42.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
402.33 hectares
Area
4.02 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,724 people in 327 households, with 906 male residents and 818 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 49.25% and ST share is 31.09% for Bara Metyala. Population density works out to about 428.5 people per sq km.

Total Households
327
Total Population
1,724
Male Population
906
Female Population
818
Sex Ratio
902.87
Average Household Size
5.27
SC Population
849
SC Male Population
460
SC Female Population
389
SC Population Share
49.25
ST Population
536
ST Male Population
272
ST Female Population
264
ST Population Share
31.09
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bara 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 rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bara Metyala 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 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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
44.47 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bara Metyala include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bara Metyala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bara Metyala is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 11 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bara Metyala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables, net sown area is 260.9 hectares and irrigated land is 260.9 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Forest Area In Hectares
10.23 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
86.73
Net Area Sown In Hectares
260.9
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
260.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
260.9 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bara Metyala

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
7
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 57%
CRM 3 43%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 29%
Canara Bank 1 14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%
Punjab National Bank 1 14%
Bank of India 1 14%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 723202 Puruliya Arsha Jhalda Purulia 723202 Rekha Mukherjee Ananda Bajar Near Bus Stand, Jhalda, Ward No 01, Post and Dist -, Puruliya, West Bengal…
Bank of India CRM 723202 Puruliya No Block Jhalda (M) Ranchi Purulia Main Road Jhalda Muncipality Complex Jhalda, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 723202 Puruliya Jhalda - I Jhalda (P) (Ct) Jhalda, West Bengal Ward No. 4, Po Ps- Jhalda, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202
Canara Bank ATM 723202 Puruliya No Block Jhalda (M) Main Road Namopara Jhald, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 723202 Puruliya No Block Jhalda (M) Jhalda, Dist. Purulia, West Bengal - 723202. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Namopara, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202
Punjab National Bank ATM 723202 Puruliya Arsha Jhalda Purulia-723202 Ranchi Road, Jhalda, Purulia-723202, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202
Axis Bank Limited CRM 723202 Puruliya No Block Jhalda (M) Ranchi Purulia Road, Upper Ground Floor, Holding No- 75 / 75, Na Jhalda, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202

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 Bara Metyala village located?

Bara Metyala is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bara Metyala village in?

Bara Metyala village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Bara Metyala village in?

Bara Metyala village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bara Metyala under?

Bara Metyala comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bara Metyala?

The Census village code of Bara Metyala is 331438.

What is the population of Bara Metyala village?

The village record lists 1,724 people and 327 households for Bara Metyala.

How many households are in Bara Metyala village?

The village record lists 327 households for Bara Metyala.

What is the male and female population of Bara Metyala?

The record lists 906 male residents and 818 female residents for Bara Metyala.

What is the sex ratio of Bara Metyala village?

The sex ratio of Bara Metyala is 902.87 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bara Metyala village?

The reported geographical area of Bara Metyala is 402.33 hectares.

What is the population density of Bara Metyala village?

The approximate population density of Bara Metyala is 428.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bara Metyala?

The nearest town listed for Bara Metyala is Jhalda, about 10 km away.

How far is Bara Metyala from the district headquarters?

Bara Metyala is about 42.8 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bara Metyala from the sub-district headquarters?

Bara Metyala is about 25.6 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bara Metyala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bara Metyala.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bara Metyala?

For Bara Metyala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables, net sown area is 260.9 hectares and irrigated land is 260.9 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bara Metyala?

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bara Metyala. These records include 6 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 Bara 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.