Morpani - Gairsain, Chamoli
Morpani is a village situated in the Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairsain and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Kalyani Talli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morpani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morpani is 041996. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.91 hectares and falls under the 246431 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.
Morpani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Morpani
According to the 2011 Census, Morpani village had a total population of 28 people, including 15 males and 13 females, living in 8 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.22%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 54.55%.
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 Population | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Illiterate Population | 13 | 6 | 7 |
Nearby Villages of Morpani
Morpani 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Bukhara Kheta | South-East | 1.10 km |
| Bhandari Khor | South | 1.41 km |
| Kunigar Malli | South-West | 2.30 km |
| Simal Khet | South-East | 2.51 km |
| Mehal Chauri | North-East | 2.62 km |
| Maikholi | North | 3.20 km |
| Haragarh | North-West | 3.27 km |
| Thala | North | 3.39 km |
| Dhargar | North | 3.84 km |
| Syuni Talli | North-East | 3.94 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Morpani
Morpani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Morpani is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Morpani is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Morpani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morpani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Morpani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morpani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Morpani
Where is Morpani located?
Morpani village is located in Gairsain Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Morpani?
The Gram Panchayat of Morpani is Kalyani Talli.
What is the pincode of Morpani?
The pincode of Morpani is 246431.
What is the population of Morpani?
Morpani had a total population of 28, including 15 males and 13 females.
How many households are there in Morpani?
Morpani had 8 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morpani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morpani was 65.22%. Male literacy was 75.00% and female literacy was 54.55%.