Morahar - Gurua, Gaya

Morahar is a village situated in the Gurua subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurua and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Pakri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morahar is 255577. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Morahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Morahar

According to the 2011 Census, Morahar village had a total population of 629 people, including 334 males and 295 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.19%, with male literacy at 85.00% and female literacy at 79.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Morahar

Morahar 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 Morahar

Morahar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Morahar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Morahar is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morahar

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

Health Facilities in Morahar

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

FAQs about Morahar