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 Village 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
According to the 2011 Census, Morhal village had a total population of 1,767 people, including 912 males and 855 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.95%, with male literacy at 88.16% and female literacy at 71.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
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 | 1,767 | 912 | 855 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 211 | 118 | 93 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 381 | 194 | 187 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 Village Panchayat of Morhal?
The Village Panchayat of Morhal is Moral.
What is the pincode of Morhal?
The pincode of Morhal is 444105.
What is the population of Morhal?
Morhal had a total population of 1,767, including 912 males and 855 females.
How many households are there in Morhal?
Morhal had 377 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morhal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morhal was 79.95%. Male literacy was 88.16% and female literacy was 71.39%.