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Talode Taloda | |
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city | |
 Taloda Entrance Gate | |
  Talode Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates:21°33′38″N74°13′12″E / 21.560670°N 74.22°E /21.560670; 74.22 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Nandurbar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 36,000 |
| • Density | 351/km2 (910/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Talodekar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 425413 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 39 |
Taloda is a historical city and amunicipal council inNandurbar district located in theKhandesh region ofIndianstate ofMaharashtra. The city is surrounded by beautiful river and mountains.
Taloda was originally ruled by Rajput chieftains, till 1631, when it was granted to the Bargals.Taloda (Talode) is a Tehsil with mountain range ofSatpuda on its north side and river Tapti on the Southern Side. King Shivaji sacked city of Surat, on their journey, his forces used to halt (tal inMarathi) on the banks of Tapi river. It has given a unique identity to this area and the name to the town - as a place for halt.
The oldest monument of that period is the castle known as 'Garhi'. The construction of this castle, on a land of around 6 acres.
SardarMalhar Rao Holkar, the nephew and son in law of Bhojraj Bargal spent a major part of his childhood here. Construction of many temples can be found in the vicinity. Bhojraj Bargal's descendants continued to live in the fortress of Taloda, while a major chunk now lives in Indore to manage the familyEstates.
Taloda also witnesses theAshwatthamaYatra every year, where people from different sects (women not allowed due to religious beliefs) hike across the Satpuda Mountains to visit Ashwatthama's resting abode since it is a popular belief that he is still alive and will be so till the end of time.
Taloda is located nearTapi river which is also known as Tapti river in south India. In the north of Taloda, theSatpuda mountain range is situated. City has an average elevation of 366 metres (1200 feet).
As of 2001[update] Indiacensus,[2] Taloda had a population of 25,036. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Taloda has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 52%. In Taloda, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. First municipal corporation of maharastra is in taloda city 1867. Local tribal language bhilu ( ladshidogari, bayadi etc... ) is most spoken language here and people spoke alsoAhirani (a variety ofMarathi) and Gujarati.
| Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | |||||||
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| Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions | Religion not stated | |||||
| 2001[3] | 12780 | 12256 | 25036 | - | 84.466 | 13.329 | 0.304 | 0.004 | 0.387 | 1.454 | 0.000 | 0.056 |
| 2011[4] | 13303 | 13060 | 26363 | 0.053 | 82.805 | 15.006 | 0.300 | 0.008 | 0.338 | 1.331 | 0.030 | 0.182 |
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As National Highway 753B (NH 753B ) passes through Taloda, it is well connected with state transport buses & private buses. Nearest railway station from Taloda isNandurbar railway station which is situated just 17.7 km away. WhileSurat Airport which is located 193.2 km away from the city is the closest airport.
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