Talod - Sonkatch, Dewas

Talod is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Talod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talod is 473390. The village covers a total geographical area of 1867.03 hectares and falls under the 455223 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Talod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonkatch Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talod

According to the 2011 Census, Talod village had a total population of 3,453 people, including 1,747 males and 1,706 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.64%, with male literacy at 83.30% and female literacy at 55.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,015, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Talod

Talod 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Talod

Talod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Talod is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Talod is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talod

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

Health Facilities in Talod

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

FAQs about Talod