Morand - Prabhatpttan, Betul

Morand is a village situated in the Prabhatpttan tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from Multai and around 52 km from Betul. Morand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morand is 486211. The village covers a total geographical area of 837.08 hectares and falls under the 460668 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Morand

According to the 2011 Census, Morand village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 722 males and 709 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.65%, with male literacy at 62.40% and female literacy at 48.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,083.

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

Nearby Villages of Morand

Morand 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 Morand

Public transport in the Morand is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hiwarkheda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Morand is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Morand is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morand

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

Health Facilities in Morand

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

FAQs about Morand