Morshi
Morshi
Morshi | |
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city | |
| 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 | 1,500/km2 (3,800/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 situated near the Madhya Pradesh border, in the scenic southern foothills of the Satpura ranges, 55 km northeast of Amravati. Morshi and the surrounding region are also known for the cultivation of Nagpur oranges and the prominent Nal Damayanti Dam. Salbardi village is also very close to Morshi.