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

According to the 2011 Census, Talgaon village had a total population of 809 people, including 389 males and 420 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.92%, with male literacy at 88.67% and female literacy at 75.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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