Morbe - Panvel, Raigad

Morbe is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Panvel and around 72 km from Alibag. Morbe village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morbe is 553386. The village covers a total geographical area of 976 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Morbe

According to the 2011 Census, Morbe village had a total population of 1,463 people, including 757 males and 706 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 75.47% and female literacy at 58.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 410.

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

Nearby Villages of Morbe

Morbe 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 Morbe

Morbe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kalamboli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Morbe is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Morbe is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morbe

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

Health Facilities in Morbe

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

FAQs about Morbe