Taharabad - Rahuri, Ahilyanagar

Taharabad is a village situated in the Rahuri tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 51 km from Rahuri and around 16 km from Ahmadnagar. Taharabad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taharabad is 558185. The village covers a total geographical area of 2347 hectares and falls under the 413706 pincode. Rahuri is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Taharabad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rahuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Taharabad

According to the 2011 Census, Taharabad village had a total population of 2,283 people, including 1,189 males and 1,094 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.31%, with male literacy at 80.97% and female literacy at 60.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2831,1891,094
Child Population (0–6 yrs)310159151
Scheduled Castes (SC)303155148
Scheduled Tribes (ST)221107114
Literate Population1,407834573
Illiterate Population876355521

Nearby Villages of Taharabad

Taharabad 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)
GadakhwadiSouth3.01 km
KuranwadiNorth-East3.40 km
Gadadhe AkhadaSouth-East4.01 km
VarshindeNorth-West4.32 km
MhaisgaonSouth-West5.44 km
Daradgaon ThadiSouth5.49 km
VadnerNorth-East5.53 km
Kangar Kh.East6.07 km
KanadgaonNorth6.08 km
GhorpadwadiEast6.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Taharabad

Taharabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Rahuri to Taharabad is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Taharabad is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taharabad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Taharabad

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

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

FAQs about Taharabad

Where is Taharabad located?

Taharabad village is located in Rahuri Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Taharabad?

Taharabad is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Taharabad?

The pincode of Taharabad is 413706.

What is the population of Taharabad?

Taharabad had a total population of 2,283, including 1,189 males and 1,094 females.

How many households are there in Taharabad?

Taharabad had 462 households.

What is the literacy rate in Taharabad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taharabad was 71.31%. Male literacy was 80.97% and female literacy was 60.76%.