Morochi - Malshiras, Solapur

Morochi is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 156 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Morochi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morochi is 562412. The village covers a total geographical area of 1538 hectares and falls under the 413109 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Morochi

According to the 2011 Census, Morochi village had a total population of 5,021 people, including 2,636 males and 2,385 females, living in 996 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.49%, with male literacy at 80.57% and female literacy at 63.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 993, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Morochi

Morochi 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 Morochi

Morochi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Morochi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Morochi is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morochi

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

Health Facilities in Morochi

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

FAQs about Morochi