Taroda - Dhamangaon Railway, Amravati

Taroda is a village situated in the Dhamangaon Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamangaon Railway and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Taroda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taroda is 533304. The village covers a total geographical area of 811 hectares and falls under the 444709 pincode. Dattapur Dhamangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Dhamamgaon railway Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Taroda

According to the 2011 Census, Taroda village had a total population of 596 people, including 295 males and 301 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.42%, with male literacy at 90.46% and female literacy at 78.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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 Population596295301
Child Population (0–6 yrs)573324
Scheduled Castes (SC)223108115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1789
Literate Population455237218
Illiterate Population1415883

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)
GunjiEast2.33 km
UmarpurNorth-West2.64 km
Virul RongheWest2.69 km
ShahapurSouth-East2.79 km
GangajaliSouth2.99 km
Ashok NagarNorth-East3.73 km
RasulpurEast3.74 km
RamgaonSouth4.32 km
Juna DhamangaonSouth-East4.41 km
Gavha FarkadeNorth4.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Taroda

Public transport in the Taroda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhamangaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dattapur Dhamangaon to Taroda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Taroda is about 40 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Taroda

Where is Taroda located?

Taroda village is located in Dhamangaon Railway Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Taroda?

Taroda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Taroda?

The pincode of Taroda is 444709.

What is the population of Taroda?

Taroda had a total population of 596, including 295 males and 301 females.

How many households are there in Taroda?

Taroda had 149 households.

What is the literacy rate in Taroda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taroda was 84.42%. Male literacy was 90.46% and female literacy was 78.70%.