Indian Village Directory

Metyala Village

Metyala is an inhabited village in Raghunathpur - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 330279, the Census 2011 record lists 1,731 people in 422 households and the reported area is 395.38 hectares. The local references include Raghunathpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raghunathpur at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Metyala is a village in Raghunathpur - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 330279 and 1,731 people in 422 households.
Village Code330279
Population1,731
Households422
Area395.38 hectares
Nearest TownRaghunathpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Metyala
Census Village Code
330279
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Raghunathpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02382
CD Block
Raghunathpur - I
Households
422
Population
1,731
Male Population
905
Female Population
826
Sex Ratio
912.71
Area
395.38 hectares
Area
3.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Raghunathpur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723121
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Metyala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,731 people, 395.38 hectares of reported area and Raghunathpur as the nearest town reference for Metyala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockRaghunathpur - I
  • Metyala falls under Raghunathpur - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 330279.
  • The record lists 1,731 people living in 422 households.
  • The reported village area is 395.38 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Raghunathpur.
  • 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 Density437.81 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.1 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share54.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.4%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 330279 and Raghunathpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02382
Village Census Code
330279
CD Block Code
0229
CD Block Name
Raghunathpur - I

Location and Distance

Raghunathpur is the nearest town listed for Metyala, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 71.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Raghunathpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3.4 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
71.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Raghunathpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Raghunathpur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
395.38 hectares
Area
3.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,731 people in 422 households, with 905 male residents and 826 female residents. The average household size is 4.1, and SC share is 54.65% and ST share is 0% for Metyala. Population density works out to about 437.81 people per sq km.

Total Households
422
Total Population
1,731
Male Population
905
Female Population
826
Sex Ratio
912.71
Average Household Size
4.1
SC Population
946
SC Male Population
496
SC Female Population
450
SC Population Share
54.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Metyala 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Metyala.

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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
45.61 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10.28 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
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 Metyala is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Metyala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 304.51 hectares and irrigated land is 10.28 hectares (3.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
39.26
Net Area Sown In Hectares
304.51
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
294.23 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.28

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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near 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
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 TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
ICICI Bank Limited 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 723121 Puruliya Raghunathpur - I Shanka Ps Raghunathpur, Dist Puruliya, West Bengal - 723121 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village Shanka, Po Shanka, Puruliya, West Bengal…

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 Raghunathpur - 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 Raghunathpur - 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 330279.

What is the population of Metyala village?

The village record lists 1,731 people and 422 households for Metyala.

How many households are in Metyala village?

The village record lists 422 households for Metyala.

What is the male and female population of Metyala?

The record lists 905 male residents and 826 female residents for Metyala.

What is the sex ratio of Metyala village?

The sex ratio of Metyala is 912.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Metyala village?

The reported geographical area of Metyala is 395.38 hectares.

What is the population density of Metyala village?

The approximate population density of Metyala is 437.81 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 Raghunathpur, about 10 km away.

How far is Metyala from the district headquarters?

Metyala is about 71.8 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Metyala from the sub-district headquarters?

Metyala is about 3.4 km from Raghunathpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Metyala?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Metyala.

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

For Metyala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 304.51 hectares and irrigated land is 10.28 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.