Taroda - Akot, Akola

Taroda is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Taroda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taroda is 529834. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.44 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Taroda

As per Census 2011, Taroda village has a total population of 713 people, consisting of 371 males and 342 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 138 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Taroda

Taroda 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 Taroda

Taroda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patsul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Taroda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Taroda is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taroda

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

Health Facilities in Taroda

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

FAQs about Taroda