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'''Taloda''' is a city and a [[municipal council]] in [[Nandurbar district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. | '''Taloda''' is a historical city and a [[municipal council]] in [[Nandurbar district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. | ||
== | ==Notable Historical Families== | ||
- Shrimant Jahagirdar Bargal family's Amarjeetrao raje Bargal Jahagirdar | |||
- Shrimant Rana family of Pratappur, Talode | |||
- Shrimaan Thakurrao Rana Onkarsingh Rajput ( Sarpatil - Deshmukh) | |||
==Brief History== | ==Brief History== | ||
Taloda was originally ruled by | Taloda was originally ruled by Rajput chieftains, heridatory titled [[Rana (title)|Rana]] till 1631 A.D. 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. | ||
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 ''Bargalanchi Gadhi''. It is one of the testimonies of the early construction of that era. In 1662, ''Jahagirdar Bhojraj Bargal'' a Dhangar-Maratha Sardar in the army of the Peshwas commenced the construction of this castle, on a land of around 6 acres, and it took approximately 5 years for the complete construction. | The oldest monument of that period is the castle known as ''Bargalanchi Gadhi''. It is one of the testimonies of the early construction of that era. In 1662, ''Jahagirdar Bhojraj Bargal'' a Dhangar-Maratha Sardar in the army of the Peshwas commenced the construction of this castle, on a land of around 6 acres, and it took approximately 5 years for the complete construction. | ||
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 | 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. | |||
Taloda also | ==Geography== | ||
Taloda is located at .<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Talode.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Talode]</ref> It has an average elevation of 366 metres (1200 feet).Taloda is located near Tapi river which is also known as Tapti river in south. In the north of Taloda there is Satpuda mountain is located. | |||
==Demographics== | |||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{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}}</ref> Taloda had a population of 25,034. 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 language|Ahirani]] (a variety of [[Marathi language|Marathi]]) and Gujarati. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||