Morpatta - Munsiari, Pithoragarh
Morpatta is a village situated in the Munsiari tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Munsiari and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Chauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morpatta village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Morpatta is 048961. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.62 hectares and falls under the 262554 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.
Morpatta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Morpatta
According to the 2011 Census, Morpatta village had a total population of 18 people, including 8 males and 10 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,250 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.
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 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Illiterate Population | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Nearby Villages of Morpatta
Morpatta is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Morpatta
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Morpatta.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didihat to Morpatta is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Morpatta 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 Morpatta
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morpatta village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Morpatta
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morpatta village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Morpatta
Where is Morpatta located?
Morpatta village is located in Munsiari Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Morpatta?
The Gram Panchayat of Morpatta is Chauna.
What is the pincode of Morpatta?
The pincode of Morpatta is 262554.
What is the population of Morpatta?
Morpatta had a total population of 18, including 8 males and 10 females.
How many households are there in Morpatta?
Morpatta had 6 households.
What is the literacy rate in Morpatta?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Morpatta was 80.00%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 66.67%.