Morchand

Morchand is a village located in Ghogha taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Ghogha (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Morchand village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Morchand unique in its vibrant Ghogha-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Morchand’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Morchand

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Morchand is 516317. The village spans a total geographical area of 2003.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364050. Ghogha is nearest town to Morchand village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Morchand village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhavnagar Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Morchand

Population of Morchand

According to the 2011 Census, Morchand has a total population of about 4,492, with approximately 2,307 males and 2,185 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 718 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 80 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.42%, with male literacy at about 68.01% and female literacy near 56.52%. There are around 762 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Morchand's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Morchand

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

Nearby Villages of Morchand

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Morchand