Takrawad - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Takrawad is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Takrawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takrawad is 469256. The village covers a total geographical area of 1136.58 hectares and falls under the 458556 pincode. Malhargarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Takrawad

As per Census 2011, Takrawad village has a total population of 2,935 people, consisting of 1,517 males and 1,418 females. The village has 662 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 369 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,946 literate and 989 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 116 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Takrawad are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9351,5171,418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)369202167
Scheduled Castes (SC)246131115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165858
Literate Population1,9461,198748
Illiterate Population989319670

Nearby Villages of Takrawad

Takrawad 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)
KhedakalyakhediEast2.36 km
NapakhedaSouth2.60 km
ChillodpipalyaWest2.93 km
KhadpalyaNorth2.95 km
ManchhakhediNorth3.06 km
PiplyajodhaSouth-East3.39 km
GarrawadSouth-West3.40 km
AardiSouth-East3.58 km
MunjakhediNorth-West3.99 km
SarwaniyaNorth-East4.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Takrawad

Takrawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindpan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malhargarh to Takrawad is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Takrawad is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takrawad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Takrawad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Takrawad

Where is Takrawad located?

Takrawad village is located in Malhargarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Takrawad?

Takrawad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Takrawad?

The pincode of Takrawad is 458556.

What is the population of Takrawad?

Takrawad has a total population of 2,935, including 1,517 males and 1,418 females.

How many households are there in Takrawad?

There are 662 households in Takrawad.

What is the literacy rate in Takrawad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Takrawad is 66.30%. Male literacy is 78.97% and female literacy is 52.75%.