Taka - Ambad, Jalna

Taka is a village situated in the Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Taka village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taka is 547856. The village covers a total geographical area of 1425.82 hectares and falls under the 431204 pincode. Ambad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Taka

According to the 2011 Census, Taka village had a total population of 1,606 people, including 829 males and 777 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.66%, with male literacy at 80.50% and female literacy at 60.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Taka

Taka 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 Taka

Taka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarwari, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambad to Taka is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Taka 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 Taka

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

Health Facilities in Taka

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

FAQs about Taka