Morada - Krushna Prasad, Puri
Morada is a village situated in the Krushna Prasad tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krushna Prasad and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Siala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morada is 410204. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 752032 pincode. Rambha is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.
Morada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bramhagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Morada
As per Census 2011, Morada village has a total population of 1,184 people, consisting of 612 males and 572 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 862 literate and 322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Morada are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,184 | 612 | 572 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 134 | 73 | 61 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 441 | 228 | 213 |
| Literate Population | 862 | 503 | 359 |
| Illiterate Population | 322 | 109 | 213 |
Nearby Villages of Morada
Morada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Morada
Morada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rambha to Morada is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Morada is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Morada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Morada
Where is Morada located?
Morada village is located in Krushna Prasad Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morada?
The Gram Panchayat of Morada is Siala.
What is the pincode of Morada?
The pincode of Morada is 752032.
What is the population of Morada?
Morada has a total population of 1,184, including 612 males and 572 females.
How many households are there in Morada?
There are 249 households in Morada.
What is the literacy rate in Morada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morada is 72.80%. Male literacy is 82.19% and female literacy is 62.76%.