Morshi
Morshi
Morshi | |
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Morshi Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 21°19′05″N 78°00′34″E / 21.3180°N 78.0095°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Amravati |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Devendra Mahadevrao Bhuyar (Swabhimani Paksha) |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.2 km2 (9.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 37,333 |
| • Rank | 2nd in Amt Dist after Warud |
| • Density | 1,480/km2 (3,840/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 444905 |
| Vehicle registration | MH27 |
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.