Tokade - Malegaon, Nashik

Tokade is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 137 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Tokade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tokade is 550199. The village covers a total geographical area of 1727 hectares and falls under the 423105 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Tokade

According to the 2011 Census, Tokade village had a total population of 2,315 people, including 1,192 males and 1,123 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.82%, with male literacy at 91.45% and female literacy at 71.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 328.

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

Nearby Villages of Tokade

Tokade 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 Tokade

Tokade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Borvihir, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Tokade is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Tokade is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tokade

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

Health Facilities in Tokade

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

FAQs about Tokade