Takalgaon - Vasmath, Hingoli

Takalgaon is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Basmath and around 68 km from Hingoli. Takalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takalgaon is 546410. The village covers a total geographical area of 505.25 hectares and falls under the 431705 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Takalgaon

As per Census 2011, Takalgaon village has a total population of 1,666 people, consisting of 864 males and 802 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,027 literate and 639 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 258 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,666864802
Child Population (0–6 yrs)240113127
Scheduled Castes (SC)22112497
Scheduled Tribes (ST)258137121
Literate Population1,027606421
Illiterate Population639258381

Nearby Villages of Takalgaon

Takalgaon 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)
BhoripgaonNorth-West1.69 km
SawargaonNorth-East1.92 km
RajapurSouth-West2.20 km
AsegaonSouth-East2.85 km
ChandgavhanNorth2.98 km
InjangaonNorth-East3.27 km
MarlapurSouth3.51 km
Jawala Traf BabulgaonNorth-West3.68 km
KhandarbanWest3.72 km
BabhulgaonSouth-West4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Takalgaon

Takalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basmat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.6 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 Basmath to Takalgaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Takalgaon is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takalgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Takalgaon

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

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

FAQs about Takalgaon

Where is Takalgaon located?

Takalgaon village is located in Vasmath Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Takalgaon?

Takalgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Takalgaon?

The pincode of Takalgaon is 431705.

What is the population of Takalgaon?

Takalgaon has a total population of 1,666, including 864 males and 802 females.

How many households are there in Takalgaon?

There are 331 households in Takalgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Takalgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Takalgaon is 61.64%. Male literacy is 70.14% and female literacy is 52.49%.