Moor - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Moor is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Mur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moor is 566222. The village covers a total geographical area of 812.54 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Moor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Moor

According to the 2011 Census, Moor village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 575 males and 658 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.76%, with male literacy at 85.91% and female literacy at 70.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Moor

Moor 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 Moor

Public transport in the Moor is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Moor is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Moor is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moor

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

Health Facilities in Moor

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

FAQs about Moor