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

As per Census 2011, Morba village has a total population of 6,798 people, consisting of 3,311 males and 3,487 females. The village has 1,286 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 850 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,575 literate and 1,223 illiterate residents. Additionally, 410 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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