Morchachapada - Jawhar, Palghar

Morchachapada is a village situated in the Jawhar tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Jawhar and around 132 km from Thane. Daskod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morchachapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morchachapada is 551870. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 401603 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Morchachapada

As per Census 2011, Morchachapada village has a total population of 395 people, consisting of 205 males and 190 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 389 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Morchachapada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population395205190
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623230
Scheduled Castes (SC)22-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)389202187
Literate Population1629765
Illiterate Population233108125

Nearby Villages of Morchachapada

Morchachapada 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 Morchachapada

Public transport in the Morchachapada is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Morchachapada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Morchachapada is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morchachapada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Morchachapada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Morchachapada

Where is Morchachapada located?

Morchachapada village is located in Jawhar Tehsil, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Morchachapada?

The Gram Panchayat of Morchachapada is Daskod.

What is the pincode of Morchachapada?

The pincode of Morchachapada is 401603.

What is the population of Morchachapada?

Morchachapada has a total population of 395, including 205 males and 190 females.

How many households are there in Morchachapada?

There are 81 households in Morchachapada.

What is the literacy rate in Morchachapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morchachapada is 41.01%. Male literacy is 47.32% and female literacy is 34.21%.