Taktai - Nowrozabad, Umaria

Taktai is a village situated in the Nowrozabad tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nowroazbad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Taktai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taktai is 468233. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.43 hectares and falls under the 484551 pincode. Nowrozabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Taktai

As per Census 2011, Taktai village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 213 males and 217 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 186 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population430213217
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703832
Scheduled Castes (SC)522329
Scheduled Tribes (ST)269138131
Literate Population1869888
Illiterate Population244115129

Nearby Villages of Taktai

Taktai 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)
MachhehaSouth-West2.02 km
KurkuchaNorth-East2.43 km
IsanpuraNorth-West2.56 km
LakhanpuraNorth2.92 km
KunkuniEast3.09 km
KaldaWest3.84 km
AmuwariNorth-West4.00 km
JhimaEast4.32 km
PaderaSouth4.81 km
BichhiyaSouth-East4.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Taktai

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Taktai. The nearest railway station is Birsinghpur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowrozabad to Taktai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Taktai is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taktai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Taktai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Taktai

Where is Taktai located?

Taktai village is located in Nowrozabad Tehsil, Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Taktai?

Taktai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Taktai?

The pincode of Taktai is 484551.

What is the population of Taktai?

Taktai has a total population of 430, including 213 males and 217 females.

How many households are there in Taktai?

There are 97 households in Taktai.

What is the literacy rate in Taktai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taktai is 43.26%. Male literacy is 46.01% and female literacy is 40.55%.