Morkara

Morkara is a village located in Nirsa Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Nirsa (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Dhanbad. As per 2009 stats, Bhurkundabari is the gram panchayat of Morkara village.

Morkara has its own place in the vibrant Dhanbad region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Morkara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Morkara is 362000. The village spans a total geographical area of 149 hectares. Nirsa Chirkunda is nearest town to Morkara village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Morkara

Below is a concise population overview of Morkara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,744 892 852
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 253 144 109
Scheduled Castes (SC) 394 198 196
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 510 260 250
Literate Population 870 546 324
Illiterate Population 874 346 528

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Morkara village:

  • The total population of Morkara village is around 1,744, including approximately 892 males and 852 females, with a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 253 children aged 0–6 years in Morkara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Morkara village has 394 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 510 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Morkara village is about 49.89%, with male literacy at 61.21% and female literacy at 38.03%.
  • There are around 370 households in Morkara village.

Connectivity of Morkara

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Morkara

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

Satkanali Hirbandh Kapasara Brindabanpur Gopinathpur Josnadi Churuinala Mugma Birsingpur Mahatadi Bhalgori

Frequently Asked Questions about Morkara

Where is Morkara located?
Morkara village is situated in Nirsa Chirkunda Subdivision, within the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morkara?
The Gram Panchayat of Morkara is Bhurkundabari (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Morkara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Morkara is 1,744, with 892 males and 852 females.
How many households are there in Morkara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Morkara village has a total of 370 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morkara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Morkara is 49.89%. The male literacy rate is 61.21%, while the female literacy rate is 38.03%.