Morwas - Maksoodangarh, Guna
Morwas is a village situated in the Maksoodangarh tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maksudangarh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Morwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morwas is 499389. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 473287 pincode. Raghogarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Morwas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raghogarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Morwas
According to the 2011 Census, Morwas village had a total population of 730 people, including 377 males and 353 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.75%, with male literacy at 35.02% and female literacy at 15.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 730 | 377 | 353 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 163 | 80 | 83 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 170 | 93 | 77 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 158 | 82 | 76 |
| Literate Population | 146 | 104 | 42 |
| Illiterate Population | 584 | 273 | 311 |
Nearby Villages of Morwas
Morwas is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Morwas
Morwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghogarh to Morwas is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Morwas is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morwas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morwas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Morwas
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morwas village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Morwas
Where is Morwas located?
Morwas village is located in Maksoodangarh Tehsil, Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Morwas?
Morwas is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Morwas?
The pincode of Morwas is 473287.
What is the population of Morwas?
Morwas had a total population of 730, including 377 males and 353 females.
How many households are there in Morwas?
Morwas had 164 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morwas?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morwas was 25.75%. Male literacy was 35.02% and female literacy was 15.56%.