Talai - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Talai is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Talai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talai is 504452. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.88 hectares and falls under the 457779 pincode. Meghnagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Talai

According to the 2011 Census, Talai village had a total population of 2,503 people, including 1,251 males and 1,252 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.06%, with male literacy at 39.89% and female literacy at 20.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,499.

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

Nearby Villages of Talai

Talai 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 Talai

Talai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anas, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meghnagar to Talai is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Talai is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talai

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

Health Facilities in Talai

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

FAQs about Talai