Morthan

Morthan is a village located in Olpad taluka of Surat district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Olpad (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Surat. As per 2009 stats, Morthana is the gram panchayat of Morthan village.

Here you can discover what makes Morthan unique in its vibrant Olpad-Surat region. You’ll see Morthan’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 Morthan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Morthan is 523724. The village spans a total geographical area of 592.64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 394130. Surat is nearest town to Morthan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Morthan 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 Olpad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Surat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Morthan

Population of Morthan

According to the 2011 Census, Morthan has a total population of about 948, with approximately 484 males and 464 females. The sex ratio is around 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 114 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 154 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 500. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.55%, with male literacy at about 64.67% and female literacy near 56.25%. There are around 206 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Morthan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Morthan

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

Nearby Villages of Morthan

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

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