Moroshi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Moroshi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Moravashi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moroshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moroshi is 566107. The village covers a total geographical area of 737.27 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Moroshi 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 Moroshi

According to the 2011 Census, Moroshi village had a total population of 771 people, including 363 males and 408 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.87%, with male literacy at 84.29% and female literacy at 57.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Moroshi

Moroshi 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 Moroshi

Public transport in the Moroshi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Moroshi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Moroshi is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moroshi

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

Health Facilities in Moroshi

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

FAQs about Moroshi