Taroda - Amla, Betul

Taroda is a village situated in the Amla tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amla and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Tarodakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taroda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taroda is 486476. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.38 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Amla is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Taroda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Taroda

According to the 2011 Census, Taroda village had a total population of 930 people, including 491 males and 439 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.55%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 75.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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 Population930491439
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914843
Scheduled Castes (SC)1247054
Scheduled Tribes (ST)15105
Literate Population701403298
Illiterate Population22988141

Nearby Villages of Taroda

Taroda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadgaonSouth-East1.56 km
KacharbohWest2.08 km
HarnyaNorth2.40 km
KehalpurSouth2.66 km
HathnoraNorth-East2.78 km
MandaiEast3.39 km
MalegaonNorth-West3.57 km
Pastlai RytWest3.69 km
KhajariSouth-East3.78 km
BamlaNorth3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Taroda

Taroda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bordhal, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amla to Taroda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Taroda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taroda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Taroda village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Taroda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Taroda village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Taroda

Where is Taroda located?

Taroda village is located in Amla Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Taroda?

The Gram Panchayat of Taroda is Tarodakala.

What is the pincode of Taroda?

The pincode of Taroda is 460220.

What is the population of Taroda?

Taroda had a total population of 930, including 491 males and 439 females.

How many households are there in Taroda?

Taroda had 193 households.

What is the literacy rate in Taroda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taroda was 83.55%. Male literacy was 90.97% and female literacy was 75.25%.