Morgad - Chikhaldara, Amravati

Morgad is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Morgad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morgad is 531721. The village covers a total geographical area of 630.27 hectares and falls under the 444807 pincode. Anjangaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Morgad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Morgad

According to the 2011 Census, Morgad village had a total population of 1,215 people, including 597 males and 618 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.11%, with male literacy at 85.23% and female literacy at 68.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,094.

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

Nearby Villages of Morgad

Morgad 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 Morgad

Morgad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjangaon to Morgad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Morgad is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morgad

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

Health Facilities in Morgad

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

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