Morghadi - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Morghadi is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Morghardi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morghadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morghadi is 505937. The village covers a total geographical area of 736.81 hectares and falls under the 450554 pincode. Omkareshwar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Morghadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Morghadi

According to the 2011 Census, Morghadi village had a total population of 4,528 people, including 2,377 males and 2,151 females, living in 973 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.47%, with male literacy at 86.66% and female literacy at 65.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 707.

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

Nearby Villages of Morghadi

Morghadi 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 Morghadi

Morghadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Omkareshwar Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Omkareshwar to Morghadi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Morghadi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morghadi

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

Health Facilities in Morghadi

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

FAQs about Morghadi