Morshi

Morshi
Morshi
city
Morshi
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 21°19′05″N 78°00′34″E / 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
 • Total
25.2 km2 (9.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
37,333
 • Rank2nd in Amt Dist after Warud
 • Density1,480/km2 (3,840/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
444905
Vehicle registrationMH27

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.