Morghar - Jaoli, Satara

Morghar is a village situated in the Jaoli tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Medha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Morghar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morghar is 564116. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.19 hectares and falls under the 415020 pincode. Satara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Morghar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Satara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Morghar

According to the 2011 Census, Morghar village had a total population of 1,007 people, including 505 males and 502 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.22%, with male literacy at 92.49% and female literacy at 75.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Morghar

Morghar 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 Morghar

Morghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jarandeshwar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satara to Morghar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morghar

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

Health Facilities in Morghar

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

FAQs about Morghar