Taighat

Taighat is a village located in Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Mahabaleshwar (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Taighat village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Taighat unique in its vibrant Mahabaleshwar-Satara region. You’ll see Taighat’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Taighat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Taighat is 562959. The village spans a total geographical area of 133 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 412805. Panchgani is nearest town to Taighat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Taighat village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Taighat

Population of Taighat

According to the 2011 Census, Taighat has a total population of about 455, with approximately 219 males and 236 females. The sex ratio is around 1077 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 44 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.22%, with male literacy at about 87.21% and female literacy near 73.73%. There are around 101 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Taighat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Taighat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Taighat. As per the 2011 stats, Taighat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Taighat

Knowing the nearby villages of Taighat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Taighat.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taighat