Taklon - Manohar Thana, Jhalawar

Taklon is a village situated in the Manohar Thana tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manohar Thana and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kher Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taklon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taklon is 104677. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.95 hectares and falls under the 326037 pincode. Jhalawar is the nearest town, located about 89 km away.

Taklon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Taklon

According to the 2011 Census, Taklon village had a total population of 676 people, including 347 males and 329 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.68%, with male literacy at 29.54% and female literacy at 19.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Taklon

Taklon 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 Taklon

Taklon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumbhraj, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalawar to Taklon is about 89 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taklon

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

Health Facilities in Taklon

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

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