Morichbari Reserve - Lakhipur, Goalpara
Morichbari Reserve is a village situated in the Lakhipur subdivision of Goalpara district, Assam. It is located approximately 69 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhipur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Goalpara. Guriadhap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morichbari Reserve village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morichbari Reserve is 281856. The village covers a total geographical area of 633.41 hectares and falls under the 783120 pincode. Lakhipur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Morichbari Reserve village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhubri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Morichbari Reserve
As per Census 2011, Morichbari Reserve village has a total population of 6,046 people, consisting of 3,076 males and 2,970 females. The village has 1,243 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,069 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,685 literate and 3,361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Morichbari Reserve are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,046 | 3,076 | 2,970 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,069 | 527 | 542 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 63 | 30 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 2,685 | 1,527 | 1,158 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,361 | 1,549 | 1,812 |
Nearby Villages of Morichbari Reserve
Morichbari Reserve is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Morichbari Reserve
Morichbari Reserve is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhipur to Morichbari Reserve is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Goalpara to Morichbari Reserve is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morichbari Reserve
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morichbari Reserve village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Morichbari Reserve
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morichbari Reserve village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Morichbari Reserve
Where is Morichbari Reserve located?
Morichbari Reserve village is located in Lakhipur Subdivision, Goalpara district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morichbari Reserve?
The Gram Panchayat of Morichbari Reserve is Guriadhap.
What is the pincode of Morichbari Reserve?
The pincode of Morichbari Reserve is 783120.
What is the population of Morichbari Reserve?
Morichbari Reserve has a total population of 6,046, including 3,076 males and 2,970 females.
How many households are there in Morichbari Reserve?
There are 1,243 households in Morichbari Reserve.
What is the literacy rate in Morichbari Reserve?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morichbari Reserve is 44.41%. Male literacy is 49.64% and female literacy is 38.99%.