Morkund - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Morkund is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Jamai and around 55 km from Chhindwara. Kevlari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morkund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morkund is 494642. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.2 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Morkund

According to the 2011 Census, Morkund village had a total population of 784 people, including 383 males and 401 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.02%, with male literacy at 83.90% and female literacy at 64.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 651.

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

Nearby Villages of Morkund

Morkund 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 Morkund

Morkund 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 Palachauri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Morkund is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Morkund is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morkund

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

Health Facilities in Morkund

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

FAQs about Morkund