Morchhi Village - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Morchhi is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from Jamai and around 140 km from Chhindwara. Morchhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morchhi is 494546. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.76 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Damua is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Morchhi

As per Census 2011, Morchhi village has a total population of 1,130 people, consisting of 536 males and 594 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 1,108 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 770 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,034 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Morchhi

Morchhi 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 Morchhi

Morchhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barelipur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Damua to Morchhi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Morchhi is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morchhi

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

Health Facilities in Morchhi

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

FAQs about Morchhi