Morchund - Warud, Amravati

Morchund is a village situated in the Warud tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warud and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Morchund village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morchund is 532450. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.82 hectares and falls under the 444907 pincode. Warud is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Morchund

According to the 2011 Census, Morchund village had a total population of 1,131 people, including 573 males and 558 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.75%, with male literacy at 89.69% and female literacy at 75.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 292, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Morchund

Morchund 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 Morchund

Morchund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Warud Orange City, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warud to Morchund is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Morchund is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morchund

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

Health Facilities in Morchund

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

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