Mohrai - Baihar, Balaghat

Mohrai is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Moharai (f) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohrai is 498257. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.23 hectares and falls under the 481117 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Mohrai

As per Census 2011, Mohrai village has a total population of 967 people, consisting of 475 males and 492 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 424 literate and 543 illiterate residents. Additionally, 825 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mohrai are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population967475492
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668779
Scheduled Tribes (ST)825402423
Literate Population424239185
Illiterate Population543236307

Nearby Villages of Mohrai

Mohrai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DheeriNorth-West2.50 km
ArmiSouth-East2.64 km
JaitpuriSouth3.05 km
ToplaSouth5.20 km
BilaikharSouth-West5.64 km
MorendaNorth-West5.91 km
AtarchuhaNorth-West6.13 km
SamariyaSouth-West6.21 km
ParsamauNorth-West8.09 km
NiwasWest8.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mohrai

Mohrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simariya Kajanwada, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Mohrai is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Mohrai is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohrai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mohrai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mohrai

Where is Mohrai located?

Mohrai village is located in Baihar Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mohrai?

The Gram Panchayat of Mohrai is Moharai (f).

What is the pincode of Mohrai?

The pincode of Mohrai is 481117.

What is the population of Mohrai?

Mohrai has a total population of 967, including 475 males and 492 females.

How many households are there in Mohrai?

There are 210 households in Mohrai.

What is the literacy rate in Mohrai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mohrai is 43.85%. Male literacy is 50.32% and female literacy is 37.60%.