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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Morbe village has a total population of 1,463 people, consisting of 757 males and 706 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 842 literate and 621 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 410 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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