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

According to the 2011 Census, Taktai village had a total population of 430 people, including 213 males and 217 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.67%, with male literacy at 56.00% and female literacy at 47.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Taktai