Morkha - Desuri, Pali

Morkha is a village situated in the Desuri tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desuri and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Morkha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morkha is 091183. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.37 hectares and falls under the 306705 pincode. Falna is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Morkha

According to the 2011 Census, Morkha village had a total population of 1,602 people, including 664 males and 938 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 1,413 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.77%, with male literacy at 70.95% and female literacy at 50.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313.

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

Nearby Villages of Morkha

Morkha 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 Morkha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Morkha. The nearest railway station is Khimel, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Falna to Morkha is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Morkha 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 Morkha

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

Health Facilities in Morkha

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

FAQs about Morkha