Morthal Golia - Deesa, Banas Kantha
Morthal Golia is a village situated in the Deesa taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deesa and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Palanpur. Morthal Goliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morthal Golia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morthal Golia is 508284. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.13 hectares and falls under the 385535 pincode. Deesa is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Morthal Golia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deesa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Morthal Golia
As per Census 2011, Morthal Golia village has a total population of 971 people, consisting of 505 males and 466 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 647 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Morthal Golia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 971 | 505 | 466 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 133 | 68 | 65 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 647 | 381 | 266 |
| Illiterate Population | 324 | 124 | 200 |
Nearby Villages of Morthal Golia
Morthal Golia 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 Morthal Golia
Public transport in the Morthal Golia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| 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 Deesa to Morthal Golia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palanpur to Morthal Golia is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morthal Golia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morthal Golia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Morthal Golia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morthal Golia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Morthal Golia
Where is Morthal Golia located?
Morthal Golia village is located in Deesa Taluka, Banas Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morthal Golia?
The Gram Panchayat of Morthal Golia is Morthal Goliya.
What is the pincode of Morthal Golia?
The pincode of Morthal Golia is 385535.
What is the population of Morthal Golia?
Morthal Golia has a total population of 971, including 505 males and 466 females.
How many households are there in Morthal Golia?
There are 163 households in Morthal Golia.
What is the literacy rate in Morthal Golia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morthal Golia is 66.63%. Male literacy is 75.45% and female literacy is 57.08%.