Morkutum - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Morkutum is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Jaitgudra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morkutum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morkutum is 440941. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.49 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Morkutum village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khujji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Morkutum

According to the 2011 Census, Morkutum village had a total population of 784 people, including 373 males and 411 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.48%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 60.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Morkutum

Morkutum 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 Morkutum

Morkutum is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Morkutum is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Morkutum is about 60 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 Morkutum

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

Health Facilities in Morkutum

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

FAQs about Morkutum