Taroda - Anjangaon Surji, Amravati

Taroda is a village situated in the Anjangaon Surji tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anjangaon Surji and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Kamalpur Taroda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taroda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taroda is 531819. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.87 hectares and falls under the 444705 pincode. Anjangaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Taroda

As per Census 2011, Taroda village has a total population of 502 people, consisting of 280 males and 222 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 792 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 457 literate and 45 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population502280222
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392217
Scheduled Castes (SC)744232
Scheduled Tribes (ST)381820
Literate Population457255202
Illiterate Population452520

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KothaSouth-East1.88 km
EkalaraWest2.16 km
GhodasgaonNorth-East2.21 km
KotegaonSouth-West2.31 km
KamalpurSouth-East3.00 km
BramhanwadaSouth-West3.32 km
Ratanpur JogardaNorth-West3.42 km
PimpalgavhanWest4.22 km
KasbegavhanNorth4.74 km
SakhariNorth-East4.82 km

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 Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjangaon to Taroda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Taroda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Taroda

Where is Taroda located?

Taroda village is located in Anjangaon Surji Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Taroda?

The Gram Panchayat of Taroda is Kamalpur Taroda.

What is the pincode of Taroda?

The pincode of Taroda is 444705.

What is the population of Taroda?

Taroda has a total population of 502, including 280 males and 222 females.

How many households are there in Taroda?

There are 134 households in Taroda.

What is the literacy rate in Taroda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taroda is 91.04%. Male literacy is 91.07% and female literacy is 90.99%.