Morkund

Morkund is a village located in Jamai tehsil of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Jamai (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Chhindwara. As per 2009 stats, Kevlari is the gram panchayat of Morkund village.

Morkund 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 Morkund

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Morkund is 494642. The village spans a total geographical area of 388.2 hectares. Jamai is nearest town to Morkund village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Morkund

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 784 383 401
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 72 29 43
Scheduled Castes (SC) 37 18 19
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 651 322 329
Literate Population 527 297 230
Illiterate Population 257 86 171

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

  • The total population of Morkund village is around 784, including approximately 383 males and 401 females, with a sex ratio of 1046 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 72 children aged 0–6 years in Morkund village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Morkund village has 37 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 651 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Morkund village is about 67.22%, with male literacy at 77.55% and female literacy at 57.36%.
  • There are around 131 households in Morkund village.

Connectivity of Morkund

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Morkund. As per the 2011 stats, Morkund 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 within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Morkund

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

Khamra Kalan Goodum Kota Khari Belkhedi Mohriya Taterwada Kewlari Rechhera Dhawasiya Dorli Manduwa

Frequently Asked Questions about Morkund

Where is Morkund located?
Morkund village is situated in Jamai Tehsil, within the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morkund?
The Gram Panchayat of Morkund is Kevlari (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Morkund as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Morkund is 784, with 383 males and 401 females.
How many households are there in Morkund as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Morkund village has a total of 131 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morkund as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Morkund is 67.22%. The male literacy rate is 77.55%, while the female literacy rate is 57.36%.