Morpa - Digod, Kota
Morpa is a village situated in the Digod tehsil of Kota district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digod and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kota. Morpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morpa is 101910. The village covers a total geographical area of 774.37 hectares and falls under the 325204 pincode. Mangrol is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Morpa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pipalda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kota Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Morpa
As per Census 2011, Morpa village has a total population of 3,069 people, consisting of 1,586 males and 1,483 females. The village has 586 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 431 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,857 literate and 1,212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 742 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 65 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Morpa are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,069 | 1,586 | 1,483 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 431 | 234 | 197 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 742 | 375 | 367 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 65 | 35 | 30 |
| Literate Population | 1,857 | 1,141 | 716 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,212 | 445 | 767 |
Nearby Villages of Morpa
Morpa 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Champa Khera | South-East | 1.35 km |
| Borkhera | North-East | 1.94 km |
| Shahpura | West | 2.22 km |
| Napahera | South-West | 2.26 km |
| Kishorpura | South | 2.81 km |
| Rampuria @ Nayagaon | South-West | 3.22 km |
| Khandgaon | West | 3.48 km |
| Dhanwa | North | 3.55 km |
| Notara | North-West | 3.90 km |
| Bambuliya Rawtan | East | 4.51 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Morpa
Morpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhonra, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 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 Mangrol to Morpa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kota to Morpa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morpa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morpa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Morpa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morpa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Morpa
Where is Morpa located?
Morpa village is located in Digod Tehsil, Kota district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Morpa?
Morpa is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Morpa?
The pincode of Morpa is 325204.
What is the population of Morpa?
Morpa has a total population of 3,069, including 1,586 males and 1,483 females.
How many households are there in Morpa?
There are 586 households in Morpa.
What is the literacy rate in Morpa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morpa is 60.51%. Male literacy is 71.94% and female literacy is 48.28%.