Morkha

Morkha is a village located in Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Harrai (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Chhindwara. As per 2009 stats, Jilehari is the gram panchayat of Morkha village.

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 494085. The village spans a total geographical area of 748.66 hectares. Amarwara is nearest town to Morkha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km 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 985 491 494
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 155 82 73
Scheduled Castes (SC) 49 24 25
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 857 440 417
Literate Population 449 277 172
Illiterate Population 536 214 322

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

  • The total population of Morkha village is around 985, including approximately 491 males and 494 females, with a sex ratio of 1006 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 155 children aged 0–6 years in Morkha village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Morkha village has 49 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 857 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Morkha village is about 45.58%, with male literacy at 56.42% and female literacy at 34.82%.
  • There are around 178 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 village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morkha

Where is Morkha located?
Morkha village is situated in Harrai Tehsil, within the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morkha?
The Gram Panchayat of Morkha is Jilehari (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Morkha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Morkha is 985, with 491 males and 494 females.
How many households are there in Morkha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Morkha village has a total of 178 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morkha as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Morkha is 45.58%. The male literacy rate is 56.42%, while the female literacy rate is 34.82%.