Morshi

Morshi
Morshi
city
Nickname(s): The Orange City
Morshi
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 21°19′05″N 78°00′34″E / 21.3180°N 78.0095°E / 21.3180; 78.0095Coordinates: 21°19′05″N 78°00′34″E / 21.3180°N 78.0095°E / 21.3180; 78.0095
Country  India
State Maharashtra
District Amravati
Government
 • Type Municipal Council
 • Body

Municipal council

President of MC = Mrs. Shila A. Rode (BJP)
 • Member of Legislative Assembly
  • Anil Sukhdeorao Bonde(Morshi)
Area
 • Total 25.2 km2 (9.7 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 89,333
 • Density 3,500/km2 (9,200/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 444905
Vehicle registration MH27

Morshi is a town in Amravati district of Maharashtra. Morshi is located towards 55 km north-east from Amravati, Situated very close to Madhya Pradesh Border, in scenic southern foothills of Satpura ranges, Morshi and surrounding region is also known for cultivation of famous Nagpur oranges.

Administration

Morshi is an important sub-district (Tehsil) in Amravati district. Morshi town is a sub-district headquarter. Sub-district administration is run by Sub-Divisinal officer from IAS. The revenue administration is run by Tehsildar. Other important government establishment in Morshi are - Civil and Criminal court, Police Station.

Local administration is run by a Morshi Nagar Parishad, a city council.

Demographics

As per 2011India census,[1] Morshi had a population of 89,333 of which 44,926 were males while 44,404 were females of the total population. Population of children with age 0-6 was 8996 which was 10.19% of total population.

In Morshi, Female sex ratio is of 966 against state average of 929. Moreover, child sex ratio is around 1000 compared to Maharashtra state average of 894. Out of the total population of Morshi, Schedule Cast (SC) constitutes 9.67% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.24%. Literacy rate of Morshi city is 90.60% higher than state average of 82.34%. Out of which male literacy is around 93.46% while female literacy rate is 87.61%.

Morshi muncilpal council has total administration over 8,268 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewarage. It is also authorise to build roads within municipal council limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

Places of attraction

  • Upper Wardha Dam constructed on the river Wardha.
  • Nisarg Paryatan Kendra, Morshi.
  • Salbardi: Shiva {chota mahadev}temple located in Satpura mountains about 8.50 kilometer away from morshi bus station.
  • Bhorkup: Amba devi temple located in Satpura mountains

References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/12000yrold-rock-paintings-discovered-near-betul/article4383983.ece


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