Taroda - Ghatanji, Yavatmal

Taroda is a village situated in the Ghatanji tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatanji and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Taroda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taroda is 543397. The village covers a total geographical area of 684.72 hectares and falls under the 445301 pincode. Ghatanji is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Taroda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Taroda

According to the 2011 Census, Taroda village had a total population of 1,457 people, including 754 males and 703 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.45%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 71.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 549.

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

Nearby Villages of Taroda

Taroda 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 Taroda

Taroda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatanji to Taroda is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Taroda is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taroda

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

Health Facilities in Taroda

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

FAQs about Taroda