Morve - Khandala, Satara

Morve is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Morve village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morve is 563217. The village covers a total geographical area of 1117 hectares and falls under the 412802 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Morve

According to the 2011 Census, Morve village had a total population of 2,468 people, including 1,256 males and 1,212 females, living in 547 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.24%, with male literacy at 85.86% and female literacy at 74.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Morve

Morve 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 Morve

Morve is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lonand, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Morve is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Morve is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morve

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

Health Facilities in Morve

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

FAQs about Morve