Moretuka - Kudi Bhagtasni, Jodhpur

Moretuka is a village situated in the Kudi Bhagtasni tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from Jodhpur and around 45 km from Jodhpur. Lolawas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moretuka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moretuka is 085015. The village covers a total geographical area of 1815.3 hectares and falls under the 342027 pincode. Jodhpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Moretuka

As per Census 2011, Moretuka village has a total population of 1,090 people, consisting of 584 males and 506 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 544 literate and 546 illiterate residents. Additionally, 446 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Moretuka are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,090584506
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1719873
Scheduled Castes (SC)446239207
Scheduled Tribes (ST)945143
Literate Population544366178
Illiterate Population546218328

Nearby Villages of Moretuka

Moretuka 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GoliyaNorth2.39 km
LolawasSouth3.25 km
Khari KalanNorth-East4.47 km
SingasaniWest4.55 km
PeethasaniNorth-West4.77 km
Sohan NagarEast5.14 km
Sewalon Ki DhaniNorth-West5.69 km
Khari KhurdNorth-East6.27 km
SajaraWest6.36 km
Rajola KalanSouth-East6.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Moretuka

Moretuka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jajiwal, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

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

Banking and Postal Services in Moretuka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Moretuka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Moretuka

Where is Moretuka located?

Moretuka village is located in Kudi Bhagtasni Tehsil, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Moretuka?

The Gram Panchayat of Moretuka is Lolawas.

What is the pincode of Moretuka?

The pincode of Moretuka is 342027.

What is the population of Moretuka?

Moretuka has a total population of 1,090, including 584 males and 506 females.

How many households are there in Moretuka?

There are 186 households in Moretuka.

What is the literacy rate in Moretuka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moretuka is 49.91%. Male literacy is 62.67% and female literacy is 35.18%.