Talgaon - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Talgaon is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Talgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talgaon is 566611. The village covers a total geographical area of 452 hectares and falls under the 416534 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Talgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talgaon

As per Census 2011, Talgaon village has a total population of 809 people, consisting of 389 males and 420 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 607 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population809389420
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683632
Scheduled Castes (SC)1979899
Literate Population607313294
Illiterate Population20276126

Nearby Villages of Talgaon

Talgaon 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)
SukalwadNorth-West1.79 km
MhavlungeSouth-West2.04 km
PedaveSouth2.50 km
AnavSouth-East2.52 km
KhandSouth2.95 km
RanbambuliNorth3.52 km
KusaraveWest4.19 km
PadaveNorth4.53 km
WaradSouth-West4.61 km
Oras Bk.North-East4.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Talgaon

Talgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Malwan to Talgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Talgaon is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Talgaon

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

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

FAQs about Talgaon

Where is Talgaon located?

Talgaon village is located in Malwan Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Talgaon?

Talgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Talgaon?

The pincode of Talgaon is 416534.

What is the population of Talgaon?

Talgaon has a total population of 809, including 389 males and 420 females.

How many households are there in Talgaon?

There are 215 households in Talgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Talgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talgaon is 75.03%. Male literacy is 80.46% and female literacy is 70.00%.