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

According to the 2011 Census, Morakha village had a total population of 3,374 people, including 1,736 males and 1,638 females, living in 780 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.82%, with male literacy at 79.79% and female literacy at 67.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 648.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Morakha