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

According to the 2011 Census, Takrawad village had a total population of 1,543 people, including 794 males and 749 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.16%, with male literacy at 76.76% and female literacy at 46.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 812.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Takrawad