Morkaranja - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Morkaranja is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Khanapur serves as the Village Panchayat for Morkaranja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morkaranja is 525930. The village covers a total geographical area of 1094.43 hectares and falls under the 425426 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Morkaranja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nawapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Morkaranja

According to the 2011 Census, Morkaranja village had a total population of 929 people, including 464 males and 465 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.43%, with male literacy at 70.71% and female literacy at 58.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 927.

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

Nearby Villages of Morkaranja

Morkaranja 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 Morkaranja

Public transport in the Morkaranja is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khatgaon, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Morkaranja is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Morkaranja is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morkaranja

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

Health Facilities in Morkaranja

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

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