Morani - Bhiwandi, Thane

Morani is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Morani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morani is 552556. The village covers a total geographical area of 50 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Morani

According to the 2011 Census, Morani village had a total population of 286 people, including 138 males and 148 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.14%, with male literacy at 95.97% and female literacy at 70.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Morani

Morani 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 Morani

Public transport in the Morani is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Morani is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Morani is about 50 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 Morani

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

Health Facilities in Morani

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

FAQs about Morani