Talegaon - Darwha, Yavatmal
Talegaon is a village situated in the Darwha tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Darwha and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Talegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Talegaon is 542548. The village covers a total geographical area of 1746 hectares and falls under the 445202 pincode. Darwha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Talegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Talegaon
According to the 2011 Census, Talegaon village had a total population of 4,030 people, including 2,100 males and 1,930 females, living in 973 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.39%, with male literacy at 90.07% and female literacy at 78.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 441.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,030 | 2,100 | 1,930 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 500 | 267 | 233 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 347 | 186 | 161 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 441 | 224 | 217 |
| Literate Population | 2,979 | 1,651 | 1,328 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,051 | 449 | 602 |
Nearby Villages of Talegaon
Talegaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Talegaon
Talegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Darwha to Talegaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Talegaon is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Talegaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talegaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Talegaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talegaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Talegaon
Where is Talegaon located?
Talegaon village is located in Darwha Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Talegaon?
Talegaon is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Talegaon?
The pincode of Talegaon is 445202.
What is the population of Talegaon?
Talegaon had a total population of 4,030, including 2,100 males and 1,930 females.
How many households are there in Talegaon?
Talegaon had 973 households.
What is the literacy rate in Talegaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talegaon was 84.39%. Male literacy was 90.07% and female literacy was 78.26%.