Morhal - Barshitakli, Akola
Morhal is a village situated in the Barshitakli tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshitakli and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Moral serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morhal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morhal is 530580. The village covers a total geographical area of 1205.18 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Morhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Morhal
As per Census 2011, Morhal village has a total population of 1,767 people, consisting of 912 males and 855 females. The village has 377 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,244 literate and 523 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Morhal are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,767 | 912 | 855 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 211 | 118 | 93 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 381 | 194 | 187 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 1,244 | 700 | 544 |
| Illiterate Population | 523 | 212 | 311 |
Nearby Villages of Morhal
Morhal 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 Morhal
Morhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Morhal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Morhal 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 Morhal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morhal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Morhal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morhal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Morhal
Where is Morhal located?
Morhal village is located in Barshitakli Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morhal?
The Gram Panchayat of Morhal is Moral.
What is the pincode of Morhal?
The pincode of Morhal is 444105.
What is the population of Morhal?
Morhal has a total population of 1,767, including 912 males and 855 females.
How many households are there in Morhal?
There are 377 households in Morhal.
What is the literacy rate in Morhal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morhal is 70.40%. Male literacy is 76.75% and female literacy is 63.63%.