Moratal - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Moratal is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Mora Tal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moratal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moratal is 256603. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Moratal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bodh gaya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Moratal

According to the 2011 Census, Moratal village had a total population of 2,115 people, including 1,083 males and 1,032 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.27%, with male literacy at 70.96% and female literacy at 52.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 676, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Moratal

Moratal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Moratal

Moratal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Moratal is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Moratal is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moratal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Moratal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Moratal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Moratal village are given below:

FAQs about Moratal