Motha - Chikhaldara, Amravati

Motha is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Motha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motha is 531677. The village covers a total geographical area of 730.96 hectares and falls under the 444807 pincode. Chikhaldara is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Motha

According to the 2011 Census, Motha village had a total population of 948 people, including 514 males and 434 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.91%, with male literacy at 97.98% and female literacy at 93.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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 Population948514434
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1176849
Scheduled Castes (SC)281612
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271143128
Literate Population797437360
Illiterate Population1517774

Nearby Villages of Motha

Motha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KamapurNorth-East2.88 km
AladohWest2.99 km
ShahapurNorth-West3.20 km
ChichatiEast4.09 km
AmzariNorth-West4.17 km
BaglingaSouth-West4.31 km
JamlivanNorth-East4.67 km
Jamun NalaNorth-East4.68 km
RamtekSouth4.99 km
BadnapurSouth5.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Motha

Motha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhaldara to Motha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Motha is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Motha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Motha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Motha

Where is Motha located?

Motha village is located in Chikhaldara Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Motha?

Motha is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Motha?

The pincode of Motha is 444807.

What is the population of Motha?

Motha had a total population of 948, including 514 males and 434 females.

How many households are there in Motha?

Motha had 220 households.

What is the literacy rate in Motha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Motha was 95.91%. Male literacy was 97.98% and female literacy was 93.51%.