Morwada - Suigam, Vav-Tharad
Morwada is a village situated in the Suigam taluka of Vav-Tharad district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 44 km from Vav and around 150 km from Palanpur. Morwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morwada is 507472. The village covers a total geographical area of 4391.38 hectares and falls under the 385320 pincode. Bhabhar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Morwada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vav Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Morwada
As per Census 2011, Morwada village has a total population of 5,493 people, consisting of 2,887 males and 2,606 females. The village has 967 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 935 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,512 literate and 2,981 illiterate residents. Additionally, 819 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Morwada are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,493 | 2,887 | 2,606 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 935 | 475 | 460 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 819 | 424 | 395 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 2,512 | 1,645 | 867 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,981 | 1,242 | 1,739 |
Nearby Villages of Morwada
Morwada 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 Morwada
Morwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| 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 Bhabhar to Morwada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palanpur to Morwada is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morwada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morwada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Morwada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morwada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Morwada
Where is Morwada located?
Morwada village is located in Suigam Taluka, Vav-Tharad district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morwada?
Morwada is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Morwada?
The pincode of Morwada is 385320.
What is the population of Morwada?
Morwada has a total population of 5,493, including 2,887 males and 2,606 females.
How many households are there in Morwada?
There are 967 households in Morwada.
What is the literacy rate in Morwada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morwada is 45.73%. Male literacy is 56.98% and female literacy is 33.27%.