Moriya Village - Aau, Phalodi

Moriya is a village situated in the Aau tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from Phalodi and around 130 km from Jodhpur. Moriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moriya is 084244. The village covers a total geographical area of 1397 hectares and falls under the 342308 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Moriya

As per Census 2011, Moriya village has a total population of 2,224 people, consisting of 1,172 males and 1,052 females. The village has 428 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 487 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 888 literate and 1,336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Moriya

Moriya 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 Moriya

Moriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marwar Lohwat, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Moriya is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Moriya is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moriya

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

Health Facilities in Moriya

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

FAQs about Moriya