Morkure - Baglan, Nashik
Morkure is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Morkure village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morkure is 550113. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 423302 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Morkure 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 Morkure
According to the 2011 Census, Morkure village had a total population of 625 people, including 309 males and 316 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 86.08% and female literacy at 63.27%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 597.
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 | 625 | 309 | 316 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 77 | 36 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 597 | 294 | 303 |
| Literate Population | 409 | 235 | 174 |
| Illiterate Population | 216 | 74 | 142 |
Nearby Villages of Morkure
Morkure 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhildar | South | 1.47 km |
| Talwade Digar | North | 2.55 km |
| Kikwari Kh. | East | 2.98 km |
| Pathave Digar | West | 3.38 km |
| Sakode | South-West | 3.80 km |
| Kapaleshwar | South-East | 4.05 km |
| Dangsaundane | South | 4.64 km |
| Malgaon Kh. | North-West | 5.08 km |
| Bhavnagar | South-West | 5.12 km |
| Tatani | South-West | 5.36 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Morkure
Morkure is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 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 Morkure is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Morkure is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morkure
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morkure village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Morkure
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morkure village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Morkure
Where is Morkure located?
Morkure village is located in Baglan Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Morkure?
Morkure is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Morkure?
The pincode of Morkure is 423302.
What is the population of Morkure?
Morkure had a total population of 625, including 309 males and 316 females.
How many households are there in Morkure?
Morkure had 143 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morkure?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morkure was 74.64%. Male literacy was 86.08% and female literacy was 63.27%.