Morane Sandas - Baglan, Nashik
Morane Sandas is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Morane Sandas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morane Sandas is 550068. The village covers a total geographical area of 467 hectares and falls under the 423204 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Morane Sandas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baglan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhule Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Morane Sandas
As per Census 2011, Morane Sandas village has a total population of 1,100 people, consisting of 542 males and 558 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 670 literate and 430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 528 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Morane Sandas are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,100 | 542 | 558 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 175 | 100 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 528 | 254 | 274 |
| Literate Population | 670 | 360 | 310 |
| Illiterate Population | 430 | 182 | 248 |
Nearby Villages of Morane Sandas
Morane Sandas 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bijorase | East | 2.21 km |
| Ijamane | North-East | 3.03 km |
| Kakadgaon | South | 3.11 km |
| Khamlon | North-West | 3.11 km |
| Nampur | South-West | 3.36 km |
| Tembhe Khalche | North | 3.81 km |
| Malgaon Bhamer | North-East | 4.56 km |
| Ambasan | South-East | 4.73 km |
| Dyane | West | 4.85 km |
| Utrane | North-West | 4.96 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Morane Sandas
Morane Sandas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhule, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.
| 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 Satana to Morane Sandas is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Morane Sandas is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morane Sandas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morane Sandas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Morane Sandas
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morane Sandas 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 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Morane Sandas
Where is Morane Sandas located?
Morane Sandas village is located in Baglan Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morane Sandas?
Morane Sandas is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Morane Sandas?
The pincode of Morane Sandas is 423204.
What is the population of Morane Sandas?
Morane Sandas has a total population of 1,100, including 542 males and 558 females.
How many households are there in Morane Sandas?
There are 234 households in Morane Sandas.
What is the literacy rate in Morane Sandas?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morane Sandas is 60.91%. Male literacy is 66.42% and female literacy is 55.56%.