Morhi - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar
Morhi is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Wadvfali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morhi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morhi is 525027. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.46 hectares and falls under the 425419 pincode. Rajpipala (guj) is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.
Morhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akkalkuwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Morhi
According to the 2011 Census, Morhi village had a total population of 431 people, including 224 males and 207 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.82%, with male literacy at 34.09% and female literacy at 23.39%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 426.
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 | 431 | 224 | 207 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 84 | 48 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 426 | 221 | 205 |
| Literate Population | 100 | 60 | 40 |
| Illiterate Population | 331 | 164 | 167 |
Nearby Villages of Morhi
Morhi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Morhi
Public transport in the Morhi is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpipala (guj) to Morhi is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Morhi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morhi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morhi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Morhi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morhi 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Morhi
Where is Morhi located?
Morhi village is located in Akkalkuwa Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morhi?
The Gram Panchayat of Morhi is Wadvfali.
What is the pincode of Morhi?
The pincode of Morhi is 425419.
What is the population of Morhi?
Morhi had a total population of 431, including 224 males and 207 females.
How many households are there in Morhi?
Morhi had 73 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morhi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morhi was 28.82%. Male literacy was 34.09% and female literacy was 23.39%.