Talode

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| subdivision_type1 = State

| subdivision_name1 = Maharashtra

| subdivision_type2 = District

| subdivision_name2 = Nandurbar

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| government_type = Municipal Council

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| elevation_m = 366

| population_total = 36,000

| population_as_of = 2023

| population_density_km2 = 351

| population_demonym = Talodekar

| population_footnotes = {{Cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=555340 |title=Census of India: Search Details |access-date=22 May 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924123634/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=555340 |url-status=dead }}

| demographics_type1 = Languages

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| demographics1_info1 = Marathi

| timezone1 = IST

| utc_offset1 = +5:30

| postal_code_type = PIN

| postal_code = 425413

| registration_plate = MH 39

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| leader_party = BJP

| blank_name_sec1 = Telephone Code : +91 (2567)

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Taloda is a historical city and a municipal council in Nandurbar district located in the Khandesh region of Indian state of Maharashtra. The city is surrounded by beautiful river and mountains.

Brief History

Taloda was originally ruled by Rajput chieftains, till 1631, when it was granted to the Bargals.

Taloda (Talode) is a Tehsil with mountain range of Satpuda 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 in Marathi) 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.

File:Taloda bargalanchi gadhi outer.jpg

File:Taloda_bargalanchi_gadhi_interior.jpg

Sardar Malhar 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 family Estates.

Taloda also witnesses the Ashwatthama Yatra 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.

==Geography==

Taloda is located near Tapi river which is also known as Tapti river in south India. In the north of Taloda, the Satpuda mountain range is situated. City has an average elevation of 366 metres (1200 feet).

File:Taloda_Tapi_River.jpg

File:Taloda_Satpuda_Range.jpg

Demographics

{{As of|2001}} India census,{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}} 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 ( ladshi dogari, bayadi etc... ) is most spoken language here and people spoke also Ahirani (a variety of Marathi) and Gujarati.

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2001[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/21494/download/24626/PC01_C01_27.xls Census India 2001]. \|12780 \|12256 \|25036 \| - \|84.466 \|13.329 \|0.304 \|0.004 \|0.387 \|1.454 \|0.000 \|0.056
2011[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11382/download/14495/DDW27C-01%20MDDS.XLS Census India 2011]. \|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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2001[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/21494/download/24626/PC01_C01_27.xls Census India 2001].

|12780

|12256

|25036

| -

|84.466

|13.329

|0.304

|0.004

|0.387

|1.454

|0.000

|0.056

2011[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11382/download/14495/DDW27C-01%20MDDS.XLS Census India 2011].

|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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