Morewadi
Morewadi is a village located in Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 41km away from sub-district headquarter Panhala (tehsildar office) and 21km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Morewadi village is also a gram panchayat.
Morewadi has its own place in the vibrant Kolhapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Morewadi
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Morewadi is 567250. Kolhapur is nearest town to Morewadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.
When it comes to local governance, Morewadi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karvir Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Morewadi
Population of Morewadi
Below is a concise population overview of Morewadi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 590 | 323 | 267 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 43 | 24 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 433 | 268 | 165 |
| Illiterate Population | 157 | 55 | 102 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Morewadi village:
- The total population of Morewadi village is around 590, including approximately 323 males and 267 females, with a sex ratio of 826 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 43 children aged 0–6 years in Morewadi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Morewadi village has 28 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Morewadi village is about 73.39%, with male literacy at 82.97% and female literacy at 61.80%.
- There are around 124 households in Morewadi village.
Connectivity of Morewadi
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Morewadi. As per the 2011 stats, Morewadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Morewadi
Knowing the nearby villages of Morewadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Morewadi.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morewadi
- Where is Morewadi located?
- Morewadi village is situated in Panhala Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Morewadi?
- Morewadi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Morewadi as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Morewadi is 590, with 323 males and 267 females.
- How many households are there in Morewadi as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Morewadi village has a total of 124 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Morewadi as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Morewadi is 73.39%. The male literacy rate is 82.97%, while the female literacy rate is 61.80%.