Morkutum

Morkutum is a village located in Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Chhuriya (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Rajnandgaon. As per 2009 stats, Jaitgudra is the gram panchayat of Morkutum village.

Morkutum has its own place in the vibrant Rajnandgaon region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Morkutum

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Morkutum is 440941. The village spans a total geographical area of 444.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 491558. Chhuria is nearest town to Morkutum village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Morkutum

Below is a concise population overview of Morkutum as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 784 373 411
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 103 50 53
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 479 227 252
Literate Population 480 263 217
Illiterate Population 304 110 194

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Morkutum village:

  • The total population of Morkutum village is around 784, including approximately 373 males and 411 females, with a sex ratio of 1101 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 103 children aged 0–6 years in Morkutum village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Morkutum village has 479 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Morkutum village is about 61.22%, with male literacy at 70.51% and female literacy at 52.80%.
  • There are around 168 households in Morkutum village.

Connectivity of Morkutum

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Morkutum. As per the 2011 stats, Morkutum had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Morkutum

Knowing the nearby villages of Morkutum helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Morkutum.

Nandiya Khurd Gerughat Jhadi Khairi Bendadi Khedepar Bharri Tola Bamhni Charbhatha Mohgaon Amgaon Gidhwa Bhanwar Bucha Tola

Frequently Asked Questions about Morkutum

Where is Morkutum located?
Morkutum village is situated in Chhuriya Tehsil, within the Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morkutum?
The Gram Panchayat of Morkutum is Jaitgudra (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Morkutum?
The pincode of Morkutum is 491558, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Morkutum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Morkutum is 784, with 373 males and 411 females.
How many households are there in Morkutum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Morkutum village has a total of 168 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morkutum as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Morkutum is 61.22%. The male literacy rate is 70.51%, while the female literacy rate is 52.80%.