Morshi

Morshi is the second largest town in the Amravati district of Maharashtra, India. It is located 55 km north-east of Amravati, situated very close to the border with Madhya Pradesh, in the scenic southern foothills of the Satpura ranges. Morshi and the surrounding region is also known for the cultivation of Nagpur oranges and the prominent Nal Damayanti Dam. Salbardi is very near from morshi.

Morshi
Morshi
city
Morshi is located in Maharashtra
Morshi
Morshi
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 21.3180°N 78.0095°E / 21.3180; 78.0095
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictAmravati
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • Member of Legislative AssemblyDevendra Mahadevrao Bhuyar (Swabhimani Paksha)
Area
 • Total25.2 km2 (9.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2011[1])
 • Total37,333
 • Rank2nd in Amt Dist after achalpur
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
444905
Vehicle registrationMH27

Administration

Morshi is an important sub-district (Tehsil) in Amravati district. Morshi town is a sub-district headquarters. Sub-district administration is run by a sub-divisional officer from IAS. The revenue administration is run by Tehsildar. Other important government establishment in Morshi are the civil and criminal courts and police station.

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

Demographics

As per the 2011 Indian census,[1] Morshi had a population of 37,333, of which 19031 were males and 18302 were females. 8,996 were children ages 0-6, which was 10.19% of the total population.

In Morshi, the female sex ratio is 966 against the state average of 929. Moreover, child sex ratio is around 1000 compared to the 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%. The literacy rate of Morshi city is 90.60%, higher than the state average of 82.34%. Male literacy is around 93.46% while female literacy rate is 87.61%.

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

Year Male Female Total Population Change Religion (%)
Hindu Muslim Christian Sikhs Buddhist Jain Other religions and persuasions Religion not stated
2001[2] 17233 16374 33607 - 72.643 20.177 0.205 0.021 5.954 0.446 0.527 0.027
2011[1] 19031 18302 37333 0.111 71.060 21.308 0.214 0.078 6.244 0.335 0.640 0.121

Transportation

Railway

Narkhed and Amravati towns in Maharashtra's orange belt have waited for more than 80 years to be linked by rail. The 140-km track was first sanctioned in 1928 under the British, but stayed on the backburner. The project was revived only in 1993–94 and a budget of Rs 2.84 billion approved.[3]

Afterwards, Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao laid the foundation stone; however, political activities stalled the project for many more years.

In September 2008, when President Pratibha Patil inaugurated the New Amravati railway station, it seemed as if the project would be completed soon. Nevertheless, this appears to be far from reality, and it was not until November 2009 when the Railway Ministry announced the link would be inaugurated in December 2010.

Narkhed-Amravati line is ready in January 2014. Railways are now available to travel from Narkhed to Bhusaval. Morshi's railway station has given the name Morshi railway station. The railway station is 2 km from the centre of the Morshi city.

The Amravati - Chandur Bazar - Morshi - Warud - Narkher railway track is electrified. People of Morshi can travel by train to cities such as Amravati, Akola, Shegaon, Bhusawal, Hingoli, Nanded, Hyderabad, Narkher, Warud, Chandur Bazar, Badnera, Indore, Jaipur, Bhopal, Banglore.

Roadways

There is a Morshi MSRTC Depot of Maharashtra State Transport (S.T. Bus) in Morshi city. It has better connectivity with neighbouring towns and districts Amaravati, Akola, Nagpur, Yavatmal, Buldhana, Wardha and Pune, Aurangabad. Buses for neighbouring state Madhya Pradesh, in Districts like Betul, Chhindwara, Burhanpur, Bhopal are also available.

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.
  • Pinglai Devi Temple: Pinglai Devi Temple located Near Ner Pinglai Village of Tahsil
  • Bhorkup: Amba devi temple located in Satpura mountains (Dharul)
  • Ridhapur: Mahanubhav Panth God. Also named Mahanubhav Panth Kashi
  • Kalankeshvar : Mahanubhav Panth God.Placed at Nerpingalai Village

References
  1. Census India 2011.
  2. Census India 2001.
  3. "How different things work- Business News".

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

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