Mortalay - Pansemal, Barwani

Mortalay is a village situated in the Pansemal tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pansemal and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Mortalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mortalay village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mortalay is 478409. The village covers a total geographical area of 841.11 hectares and falls under the 451881 pincode. Khetia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mortalay

According to the 2011 Census, Mortalay village had a total population of 2,826 people, including 1,444 males and 1,382 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 83.67% and female literacy at 59.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 819.

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

Nearby Villages of Mortalay

Mortalay 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 Mortalay

Mortalay is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetia to Mortalay is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Mortalay is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mortalay

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

Health Facilities in Mortalay

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

FAQs about Mortalay