Talekarwadi - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Talekarwadi is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Wayangani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talekarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talekarwadi is 566649. The village covers a total geographical area of 785 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Talekarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Talekarwadi village had a total population of 1,024 people, including 506 males and 518 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.64%, with male literacy at 88.43% and female literacy at 80.87%.

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

Nearby Villages of Talekarwadi

Talekarwadi 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 Talekarwadi

Talekarwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Talekarwadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Talekarwadi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talekarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Talekarwadi

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

FAQs about Talekarwadi