Morwhal - Raver, Jalgaon

Morwhal is a village situated in the Raver tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raver and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Jinsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morwhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morwhal is 526846. The village covers a total geographical area of 1324.9 hectares and falls under the 425508 pincode. Raver is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Morwhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raver Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Morwhal

As per Census 2011, Morwhal village has a total population of 1,766 people, consisting of 913 males and 853 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,035 literate and 731 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,649 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Morwhal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,766913853
Child Population (0–6 yrs)288147141
Scheduled Castes (SC)311714
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,649846803
Literate Population1,035618417
Illiterate Population731295436

Nearby Villages of Morwhal

Morwhal 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)
GulabwadiSouth0.63 km
SahastralingSouth3.81 km
JinsiSouth-East4.99 km
PalWest5.02 km
GarkhedeWest7.69 km
LalmatiSouth-East8.06 km
BorwalNorth-West8.83 km
Aabhoda Bk.South-East9.60 km
GarbardiSouth-West9.86 km
NimdyaWest10.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Morwhal

Morwhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Waghoda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 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 Raver to Morwhal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Morwhal is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morwhal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Morwhal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Morwhal

Where is Morwhal located?

Morwhal village is located in Raver Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Morwhal?

The Gram Panchayat of Morwhal is Jinsi.

What is the pincode of Morwhal?

The pincode of Morwhal is 425508.

What is the population of Morwhal?

Morwhal has a total population of 1,766, including 913 males and 853 females.

How many households are there in Morwhal?

There are 364 households in Morwhal.

What is the literacy rate in Morwhal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morwhal is 58.61%. Male literacy is 67.69% and female literacy is 48.89%.