Morfali - Parola, Jalgaon
Morfali is a village situated in the Parola tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parola and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Morfal serves as the Village Panchayat for Morfali village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morfali is 527633. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.4 hectares and falls under the 425111 pincode. Parola is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Morfali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Erandol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Morfali
According to the 2011 Census, Morfali village had a total population of 205 people, including 108 males and 97 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.49%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 80.49%.
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 | 205 | 108 | 97 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 146 | 80 | 66 |
| Illiterate Population | 59 | 28 | 31 |
Nearby Villages of Morfali
Morfali 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kholsar | South-West | 1.22 km |
| Morfal | South-East | 1.66 km |
| Kamatwadi | West | 2.17 km |
| Waghare | South-West | 2.45 km |
| Palaskhede Seem | East | 3.27 km |
| Tehu | West | 3.77 km |
| Mangrul | South-East | 3.90 km |
| Popatnagar | South | 4.07 km |
| Waghari | South-West | 4.07 km |
| Mhasve | North | 4.07 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Morfali
Morfali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhone, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parola to Morfali is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Morfali is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morfali
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morfali village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Morfali
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morfali village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Morfali
Where is Morfali located?
Morfali village is located in Parola Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Morfali?
The Village Panchayat of Morfali is Morfal.
What is the pincode of Morfali?
The pincode of Morfali is 425111.
What is the population of Morfali?
Morfali had a total population of 205, including 108 males and 97 females.
How many households are there in Morfali?
Morfali had 42 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morfali?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morfali was 82.49%. Male literacy was 84.21% and female literacy was 80.49%.