Morkhi - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Morkhi is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Morkhi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morkhi is 525085. The village covers a total geographical area of 788 hectares and falls under the 425419 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Morkhi 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 Morkhi

According to the 2011 Census, Morkhi village had a total population of 2,522 people, including 1,228 males and 1,294 females, living in 536 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.29%, with male literacy at 65.02% and female literacy at 48.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,511.

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

Nearby Villages of Morkhi

Morkhi 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 Morkhi

Public transport in the Morkhi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khatgaon, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Morkhi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Morkhi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morkhi

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

Health Facilities in Morkhi

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

FAQs about Morkhi