Morkha

Morkha is a village located in Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Chaurai (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Chhindwara. As per 2009 stats, Morkha village is also a gram panchayat.

Morkha has its own place in the vibrant Chhindwara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Morkha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Morkha is 494323. The village spans a total geographical area of 550.12 hectares. Chaurai Khas is nearest town to Morkha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Morkha

Below is a concise population overview of Morkha as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,564 782 782
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 242 120 122
Scheduled Castes (SC) 107 50 57
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 161 80 81
Literate Population 875 497 378
Illiterate Population 689 285 404

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Morkha village:

  • The total population of Morkha village is around 1,564, including approximately 782 males and 782 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 242 children aged 0–6 years in Morkha village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Morkha village has 107 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 161 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Morkha village is about 55.95%, with male literacy at 63.55% and female literacy at 48.34%.
  • There are around 371 households in Morkha village.

Connectivity of Morkha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Morkha. As per the 2011 stats, Morkha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available

Nearby Villages of Morkha

Knowing the nearby villages of Morkha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Morkha.

Mohgaon Kalan Khut Pipariya Barelipar Ryt Barelipar Mal Tendni Hasanpur Sidap Giratiya Bisala Giratiya Damani Auriya Hirri

Frequently Asked Questions about Morkha

Where is Morkha located?
Morkha village is situated in Chaurai Tehsil, within the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morkha?
Morkha serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Morkha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Morkha is 1,564, with 782 males and 782 females.
How many households are there in Morkha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Morkha village has a total of 371 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morkha as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Morkha is 55.95%. The male literacy rate is 63.55%, while the female literacy rate is 48.34%.