Morvande - Khed, Ratnagiri

Morvande is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Morvande village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morvande is 565079. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.27 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Morvande

According to the 2011 Census, Morvande village had a total population of 981 people, including 476 males and 505 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.89%, with male literacy at 94.23% and female literacy at 75.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Morvande

Morvande 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 Morvande

Morvande is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Morvande is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Morvande is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morvande

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

Health Facilities in Morvande

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

FAQs about Morvande