Talod - Alot, Ratlam

Talod is a village situated in the Alot tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alot and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Talod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talod is 470310. The village covers a total geographical area of 1138.49 hectares and falls under the 457114 pincode. Alot is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Talod

According to the 2011 Census, Talod village had a total population of 3,109 people, including 1,601 males and 1,508 females, living in 700 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.55%, with male literacy at 73.59% and female literacy at 48.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 704, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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 Luni Richha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alot to Talod is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Talod is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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