Morakha - Amla, Betul

Morakha is a village situated in the Amla tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amla and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Morkha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morakha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morakha is 486500. The village covers a total geographical area of 1304.7 hectares and falls under the 460661 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Morakha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Morakha

As per Census 2011, Morakha village has a total population of 3,374 people, consisting of 1,736 males and 1,638 females. The village has 780 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 429 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,174 literate and 1,200 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 648 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3741,7361,638
Child Population (0–6 yrs)429217212
Scheduled Castes (SC)453223230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)648331317
Literate Population2,1741,212962
Illiterate Population1,200524676

Nearby Villages of Morakha

Morakha 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)
MandlaNorth1.74 km
PindaraiEast2.48 km
Khapa (sirda)South3.00 km
KundaiSouth-West3.01 km
KohapaniWest3.13 km
NimotiNorth3.46 km
BangaNorth-West3.79 km
Kekadiya(kekdardaya)North-East3.82 km
SirkundSouth-East3.96 km
BamhaniWest4.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Morakha

Morakha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barchi Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Morakha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Morakha is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morakha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Morakha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Morakha

Where is Morakha located?

Morakha village is located in Amla Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Morakha?

The Gram Panchayat of Morakha is Morkha.

What is the pincode of Morakha?

The pincode of Morakha is 460661.

What is the population of Morakha?

Morakha has a total population of 3,374, including 1,736 males and 1,638 females.

How many households are there in Morakha?

There are 780 households in Morakha.

What is the literacy rate in Morakha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morakha is 64.43%. Male literacy is 69.82% and female literacy is 58.73%.