Talegaon Dabhade

Talegaon Dabhade
Town
Talegaon Dabhade Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 18.72°N 73.68°E / 18.72; 73.68
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Pune
Taluka	Maval (Mawal)
Government
• Type	Democracy
Elevation	670 m (2,200 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	56,435
Language
• Official Language	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Area Code	410 506 & 410 507
Vehicle registration	MH 14 (chikli RTO)

Talegaon Dabhade is a historic city, a town with a municipal council, in Mawal Taluka, Pune district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This town is 120 km from Mumbai and 35 km from Pune. The town is situated on highest altitude between the two metros (Mumbai and Pune) which is at 2200 feet above sea level. The town is higher in altitude than the famous nearby hillstation Lonavla (2047 ft.), thus has pleasant weather throughout year. First industry in talegaon dabhade was Paisa Fund glass works(now its glass production is closed)

Background

In the 2001 India census, Talegaon Dabhade had a population of 42,574. Males constituted 53% of the population and females 47%. Talegaon Dabhade had an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 83%, and female literacy was 75%. In 2001 in Talegaon Dabhade, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age.

In the 2011 India census, Talegaon Dabhade had a population of 56,435. Males constituted 55% of the population and females 45%. Talegaon Dabhade had an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 89%, and female literacy was 82%. In 2011 in Talegaon Dabhade, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Talegaon Dabhade is home to many multinational companies, agro-based units. It is also home to thriving poultry belt, largest in Asia in terms of broiler bird's per square mile. Talegaon has a very pleasant moderate climate. It also has many lakes and hence is called Talegaon, a literal English translation would be Laketown.

Transport

Located at a distance of 135 km from Mumbai, a couple of hours drive through the Bor ghat along the Mumbai Pune Expressway makes Talegaon Dabhade accessible from Mumbai. From Pune, it is 40 km away.

Rail

Talegaon is an important railway station on Pune's Local Rail. The land for the construction of the Talegaon Dabhade railway station was given to the British government by the Sardar Dabhade family. Talegaon is a growing village as industrial hub.

Talegaon railway station serves as terminal for Pune Railway Station-Talegaon Suburban trains. This station is of two platforms and has four tracks with one footbridge. This serves access to Talegaon Dabhade village and General Motors, Pune plant. Talegaon railway station is well connected to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Pune Railway Station via railways as well.

Road

Talegaon is well connected to major towns of the state by national and state highways. Road connectivity is excellent, roads connecting to Pune,Mumbai,Chakan are upgraded to four-lane highways. Direct buses to Talegaon runs from Pune,Mumbai,Chakan by PCMT and Maharashtra State Transport.Buses from talegaon to nigdi are available.

Culture

Kalapini Cultural Centre is an amateur artists' cultural organisation based in Talegaon Dabhade which has been striving towards continuous excellence of performing stage artists.

See also

• B K Birla Centre For Education