Moratgi - Almel, Vijayapura

Moratgi is a village situated in the Almel taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Sindgi and around 90 km from Bijapur. Moratagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moratgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moratgi is 599332. The village covers a total geographical area of 2514.32 hectares and falls under the 586123 pincode. Sindgi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Moratgi

According to the 2011 Census, Moratgi village had a total population of 7,302 people, including 3,778 males and 3,524 females, living in 1,312 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.71%, with male literacy at 77.43% and female literacy at 53.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Moratgi

Moratgi 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 Moratgi

Moratgi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gaudgaon, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindgi to Moratgi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Moratgi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moratgi

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

Health Facilities in Moratgi

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

FAQs about Moratgi