Indian Village Directory

Morkha Village

Morkha is an inhabited village in Chaurai Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 494323, the Census 2011 record lists 1,564 people in 371 households and the reported area is 550.12 hectares. The local references include Chaurai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chaurai Khas at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Morkha is a village in Chaurai Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 494323 and 1,564 people in 371 households.
Village Code494323
Population1,564
Households371
Area550.12 hectares
Nearest TownChaurai Khas

Key Village Facts

Village
Morkha
Census Village Code
494323
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chaurai
Sub-district Census Code
03650
CD Block
Chaurai
Households
371
Population
1,564
Male Population
782
Female Population
782
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
550.12 hectares
Area
5.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Chaurai Khas
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Morkha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,564 people, 550.12 hectares of reported area and Chaurai Khas as the nearest town reference for Morkha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChhindwara
Sub-districtChaurai
CD BlockChaurai
  • Morkha falls under Chaurai Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 494323.
  • The record lists 1,564 people living in 371 households.
  • The reported village area is 550.12 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chaurai Khas.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density284.3 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.22 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.84%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share10.29%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Morkha in the official administrative record. Census village code 494323 and Chaurai CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03650
Village Census Code
494323
CD Block Code
0241
CD Block Name
Chaurai

Location and Distance

Chaurai Khas is the nearest town listed for Morkha, about 5 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chaurai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chaurai Khas
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Chaurai Khas
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
550.12 hectares
Area
5.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,564 people in 371 households, with 782 male residents and 782 female residents. The average household size is 4.22, and SC share is 6.84% and ST share is 10.29% for Morkha. Population density works out to about 284.3 people per sq km.

Total Households
371
Total Population
1,564
Male Population
782
Female Population
782
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
4.22
SC Population
107
SC Male Population
50
SC Female Population
57
SC Population Share
6.84
ST Population
161
ST Male Population
80
ST Female Population
81
ST Population Share
10.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Morkha list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Morkha include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Morkha include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Morkha include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Morkha is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Morkha show that reported agricultural commodities include Tuar, Soyabean and Makka, net sown area is 432.7 hectares and irrigated land is 327.9 hectares (75.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Tuar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Third
Makka
Forest Area In Hectares
7.32 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
94.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15.7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
432.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
104.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
327.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
327.9 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Morkha

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 60%
CRM 4 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 3 30%
State Bank of India 2 20%
Yes Bank Ltd. 2 20%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 10%
Punjab National Bank 1 10%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 480110 Chhindwara Chaurai Chand Chand Main Road, Chand, Teh.amarwara, 480110, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480110
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 480116 Chhindwara Chaurai Kunda Kunda Chourai Amarwara Rd, at and Post-Kunda, Amarwara Teh, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Chaurai, Dist. Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh - 480115. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Near Canara Bank Main Rd, Chhindwara…
Punjab National Bank ATM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Main Road Chourai Punjab National Bank Chourai, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480115
State Bank of India ATM 480110 Chhindwara Chaurai Chand Chandrashekhar Ward Muaza Chand Bichhua Road Ward No 05, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480110
Yes Bank Ltd. CRM 480110 Chhindwara Chaurai Chand New Bus Stand, Chand, Gr. Floor, Khasra No 473/43, Chand, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480110
Central Bank of India ATM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Chaurai Main Road, Chaurai, Teh.amarwara 480115, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480115
State Bank of India CRM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Chaurai Chourai.chhindwara, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480115

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Morkha village located?

Morkha is in Chaurai Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Morkha village in?

Morkha village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Morkha village in?

Morkha village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Morkha under?

Morkha comes under Chaurai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Morkha?

The Census village code of Morkha is 494323.

What is the population of Morkha village?

The village record lists 1,564 people and 371 households for Morkha.

How many households are in Morkha village?

The village record lists 371 households for Morkha.

What is the male and female population of Morkha?

The record lists 782 male residents and 782 female residents for Morkha.

What is the sex ratio of Morkha village?

The sex ratio of Morkha is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Morkha village?

The reported geographical area of Morkha is 550.12 hectares.

What is the population density of Morkha village?

The approximate population density of Morkha is 284.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Morkha?

The nearest town listed for Morkha is Chaurai Khas, about 5 km away.

How far is Morkha from the district headquarters?

Morkha is about 40 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Morkha from the sub-district headquarters?

Morkha is about 5 km from Chaurai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Morkha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Morkha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Morkha?

For Morkha, reported agricultural commodities include Tuar, Soyabean and Makka, net sown area is 432.7 hectares and irrigated land is 327.9 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Morkha?

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Morkha. These records include 6 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Morkha.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.