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
As per Census 2011, Tokade village has a total population of 2,315 people, consisting of 1,192 males and 1,123 females. The village has 464 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,625 literate and 690 illiterate residents. Additionally, 467 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 328 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tokade are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,315 | 1,192 | 1,123 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 329 | 174 | 155 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 467 | 240 | 227 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 328 | 163 | 165 |
| Literate Population | 1,625 | 931 | 694 |
| Illiterate Population | 690 | 261 | 429 |
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mohapade | South | 3.10 km |
| Hatane | West | 3.58 km |
| Jalku | South-East | 4.21 km |
| Astane | East | 4.63 km |
| Dahikute | South | 4.88 km |
| Manke | South-East | 5.23 km |
| Rajmane | North-East | 5.51 km |
| Khadaki | South-West | 6.29 km |
| Karanjgavhan | West | 6.31 km |
| Dahidi | North-West | 6.59 km |
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.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Tokade
Where is Tokade located?
Tokade village is located in Malegaon Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tokade?
Tokade is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Tokade?
The pincode of Tokade is 423105.
What is the population of Tokade?
Tokade has a total population of 2,315, including 1,192 males and 1,123 females.
How many households are there in Tokade?
There are 464 households in Tokade.
What is the literacy rate in Tokade?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tokade is 70.19%. Male literacy is 78.10% and female literacy is 61.80%.