Morab - Navalgund, Dharwad

Morab is a village situated in the Navalgund taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Navalgund and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Morab village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morab is 602331. The village covers a total geographical area of 5949.63 hectares and falls under the 580112 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Morab village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Navalgund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Morab

According to the 2011 Census, Morab village had a total population of 9,634 people, including 4,914 males and 4,720 females, living in 1,806 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.86%, with male literacy at 82.48% and female literacy at 64.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 554, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Morab

Morab is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Morab

Public transport in the Morab is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amargol, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Navalgund to Morab is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Morab is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morab

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morab village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Morab

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morab village are given below:

FAQs about Morab