Talegadh - Dhanera, Banas Kantha
Talegadh is a village situated in the Dhanera taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanera and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Palanpur. Raviya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talegadh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Talegadh is 507637. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.93 hectares and falls under the 385310 pincode. Dhanera is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Talegadh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Talegadh
According to the 2011 Census, Talegadh village had a total population of 654 people, including 330 males and 324 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.58%, with male literacy at 79.34% and female literacy at 37.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 654 | 330 | 324 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 118 | 59 | 59 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| Literate Population | 314 | 215 | 99 |
| Illiterate Population | 340 | 115 | 225 |
Nearby Villages of Talegadh
Talegadh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Talegadh
Public transport in the Talegadh is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhanera to Talegadh is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palanpur to Talegadh is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Talegadh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talegadh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Talegadh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talegadh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Talegadh
Where is Talegadh located?
Talegadh village is located in Dhanera Taluka, Banas Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Talegadh?
The Gram Panchayat of Talegadh is Raviya.
What is the pincode of Talegadh?
The pincode of Talegadh is 385310.
What is the population of Talegadh?
Talegadh had a total population of 654, including 330 males and 324 females.
How many households are there in Talegadh?
Talegadh had 99 households.
What is the literacy rate in Talegadh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talegadh was 58.58%. Male literacy was 79.34% and female literacy was 37.36%.