Moriya - Jaora, Ratlam

Moriya is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Moriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moriya is 470071. The village covers a total geographical area of 740.48 hectares and falls under the 457339 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Moriya

According to the 2011 Census, Moriya village had a total population of 1,628 people, including 833 males and 795 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.79%, with male literacy at 93.99% and female literacy at 60.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Moriya

Moriya 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 Moriya

Moriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhodhar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Moriya is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Moriya is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moriya

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

Health Facilities in Moriya

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

FAQs about Moriya