Morath - Mahagaon, Yavatmal

Morath is a village situated in the Mahagaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagaon and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Morath J serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morath is 543151. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 445205 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Morath

According to the 2011 Census, Morath village had a total population of 2,241 people, including 1,161 males and 1,080 females, living in 587 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.40%, with male literacy at 91.24% and female literacy at 74.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Morath

Morath 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 Morath

Public transport in the Morath is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadki Bazar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Morath is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Morath is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morath

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

Health Facilities in Morath

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

FAQs about Morath