Morara - Merta, Nagaur

Morara is a village situated in the Merta tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merta and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Morara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morara is 083207. The village covers a total geographical area of 1823 hectares and falls under the 341510 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Morara

According to the 2011 Census, Morara village had a total population of 1,977 people, including 991 males and 986 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.07%, with male literacy at 77.09% and female literacy at 45.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 525.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,977991986
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238131107
Scheduled Castes (SC)525268257
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,062663399
Illiterate Population915328587

Nearby Villages of Morara

Morara 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)
Dhadhlas UdaEast2.24 km
PharaspuraWest2.31 km
DotolaiNorth3.38 km
Morari GodaSouth-West3.44 km
Dholerao KalanSouth3.70 km
Dhadhlas JalapSouth3.79 km
MegadandNorth-West4.42 km
JalwanaEast4.51 km
Basani Sumer MangliyaWest4.72 km
Kheri ChampaNorth-East4.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Morara

Morara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ren, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Merta City to Morara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Morara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Morara

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

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

FAQs about Morara

Where is Morara located?

Morara village is located in Merta Tehsil, Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Morara?

Morara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Morara?

The pincode of Morara is 341510.

What is the population of Morara?

Morara had a total population of 1,977, including 991 males and 986 females.

How many households are there in Morara?

Morara had 440 households.

What is the literacy rate in Morara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morara was 61.07%. Male literacy was 77.09% and female literacy was 45.39%.