Morba - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Morba is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hiregutti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morba is 603429. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.93 hectares and falls under the 581333 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Morba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Morba

According to the 2011 Census, Morba village had a total population of 1,058 people, including 523 males and 535 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.34%, with male literacy at 78.86% and female literacy at 62.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344.

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

Nearby Villages of Morba

Morba 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 Morba

Morba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Morba is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Morba is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morba

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

Health Facilities in Morba

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

FAQs about Morba