Morchana - Rajsamand

Morchana is a village situated in the Rajsamand tehsil of Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Rajsamand, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pasoond serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morchana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morchana is 097058. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.91 hectares and falls under the 313321 pincode. Rajsamand is the nearest town, located about 5.5 km away.

Morchana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajsamand Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Morchana

As per Census 2011, Morchana village has a total population of 1,699 people, consisting of 855 males and 844 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 846 literate and 853 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 637 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,699855844
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312150162
Scheduled Castes (SC)272144128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)637318319
Literate Population846541305
Illiterate Population853314539

Nearby Villages of Morchana

Morchana 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)
Sardul KheraSouth-West1.42 km
Chhapar KheriNorth-East1.98 km
Bhagwanda KhurdSouth-West2.07 km
PasoondNorth2.09 km
BorajWest2.26 km
Boraj Ka KheraNorth-West2.96 km
Roon Rajsamand (a)South-East3.08 km
MokhampuraNorth3.28 km
Parwat KheriNorth-East3.64 km
Madri GowaliyaWest3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Morchana

Morchana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kankroli, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajsamand to Morchana is about 5.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morchana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Morchana

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

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

FAQs about Morchana

Where is Morchana located?

Morchana village is located in Rajsamand Tehsil, Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Morchana?

The Gram Panchayat of Morchana is Pasoond.

What is the pincode of Morchana?

The pincode of Morchana is 313321.

What is the population of Morchana?

Morchana has a total population of 1,699, including 855 males and 844 females.

How many households are there in Morchana?

There are 341 households in Morchana.

What is the literacy rate in Morchana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morchana is 49.79%. Male literacy is 63.27% and female literacy is 36.14%.