Takrawad - Shamgarh, Mandsaur

Takrawad is a village situated in the Shamgarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamgarh and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Takrawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takrawad is 469502. The village covers a total geographical area of 900 hectares and falls under the 458888 pincode. Shamgarh is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Suwasra 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 1,543 people, consisting of 794 males and 749 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 810 literate and 733 illiterate residents. Additionally, 812 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,543794749
Child Population (0–6 yrs)240127113
Scheduled Castes (SC)812417395
Literate Population810512298
Illiterate Population733282451

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)
BhagoriNorth1.89 km
DeoriWest2.31 km
SemlihadaEast2.44 km
Barkheda UdaEast2.61 km
DongarkhediSouth-West2.64 km
MakdichaodaSouth-East2.71 km
ChhayanNorth-East2.77 km
Baradiya PunaNorth3.06 km
BhangdiNorth-West3.82 km
JamuniyaNorth4.27 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 Shamgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Shamgarh to Takrawad is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Takrawad is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. 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
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Takrawad

Where is Takrawad located?

Takrawad village is located in Shamgarh 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 458888.

What is the population of Takrawad?

Takrawad has a total population of 1,543, including 794 males and 749 females.

How many households are there in Takrawad?

There are 354 households in Takrawad.

What is the literacy rate in Takrawad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Takrawad is 52.50%. Male literacy is 64.48% and female literacy is 39.79%.