Morba - Mangaon, Raigad

Morba is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Mangaon and around 78 km from Alibag. Morba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morba is 554665. The village covers a total geographical area of 501 hectares and falls under the 402117 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Morba

According to the 2011 Census, Morba village had a total population of 6,798 people, including 3,311 males and 3,487 females, living in 1,286 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.73%, with male literacy at 94.53% and female literacy at 92.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Morba

Morba 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 Morba

Morba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mangaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Morba is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Morba is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morba

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

Health Facilities in Morba

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

FAQs about Morba