Morgiri - Patan, Satara

Morgiri is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Morgiri village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morgiri is 564333. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.12 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Morgiri

According to the 2011 Census, Morgiri village had a total population of 1,416 people, including 658 males and 758 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 1,152 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.80%, with male literacy at 90.05% and female literacy at 69.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Morgiri

Morgiri 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 Morgiri

Morgiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Morgiri is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Morgiri is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morgiri

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

Health Facilities in Morgiri

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

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