Talegaon Dabhade (
Marathi:
तळेगाव दाभाडे Taḷegāv Dābhāḍe) is a historical city formerly ruled by Sarsenapati Dabhade Family and a
municipal council in
Pune district in the
Indian state of
Maharashtra.
Background
As of 2001
[update] India
census[1], Talegaon Dabhade had a population of 42,574. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Talegaon Dabhade has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 75%. In Talegaon Dabhade, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Talegaon 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.
Transport
Conveniently located at a distance of 135 km from Mumbai, a couple of hours pleasant drive through the Bor ghat along the Mumbai Pune express highway makes Talegaon Dabhade easily accessible from Mumbai. From Pune, it is just 32 km away. Besides road, Talegaon Dabhade is well connected to Mumbai and Pune via railways as well. Local train services plying between Pune and Lonavala approximately every hour haults at Talegaon Dabhade. There is also a proposal for an international airport near Talegaon Dabhade.
Industry
Maharashtra Government and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) have drawn up a plan to ensure that the State puts forth a total biotechnology revolution. Since the Government wants to establish Pune as a technology hub, MIDC has started acquiring large areas of land to set up Biotechnology and Infotech Parks between Talegaon and Vadgaon as there is little space in Pune. MIDC is also developing over 250 acres (1.0 km
2) of land at Talegaon as a floriculture park for production of superior quality flowers like tulips and orchids, which are in demand in international markets. The area is situated in the Agriculture Export Zone declared by the Government of India and the internal infrastructure such as roads, water and electricity
Another aspect that gives Talegaon an edge is that it has regular schools of high standards in both the Marathi and English medium. Talegaon also has an international standard school 'Heritage' at Ambi. 'Heritage' is being developed on about 40 acres (160,000 m
2) of land with all facilities and an emphasis on overall academic, aesthetic, creative, social and physical development of children.
Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research (MIMER), medical college was established in 1995 at Talegaon. The 500-bed multi-specialty Talegaon General Hospital supplements all practical and internship requirements of the undergraduate program. Talegaon also is home to Tolani Maritime Institute campus providing research and educational services to the industry. Organizations like Indrayani college and one other polytechnic is based at Talegaon.
Also looking at the soaring industrial ventures in and around Talegaon, the abundance of employment avenues here are inviting. Chakan, stones throw away from Talegaon, has already witnessed lot of industrial activity and caters to the young employment seeking population of the country. Besides, auto giants like JCB, GM (General Motors), Audi, Volkswagen have already set up their roots and others planning to do so in Talegaon. The availability of water, government policies for this area, proximity to the Mumbai Pune express way (NH4), at a distance of around 20 km from proposed International airport and a ready market of Pune and Mumbai. General Motors India (GMI) is kicking off work on its over Rs 1,300-crore Greenfield plant at Talegaon and yet another new plant is set to come up on 300 acres (1.2 km
2) of land, which is likely to start production by the third quarter of 2008. In 2008, Indian conglomerate Essar Group, opened its Steel Service Centre Facility here. The company is recently expanding its plant , to cater ever expanding steel demand in the region. Also, most of the working force from the industrial twin city of Pimpri-Chinchwad prefers to stay here, for the ease of commuting and better ambiance away from the chaotic lifestyle, as a relaxation after long days work. Increasing demand and strong middle income group population in Talegaon is commanding better infrastructure for the town.
Talegaon is one of the fastest developing areas near Pune. Because of shortage of land in Pune city, people prefer Talegaon. It is considered to be one of the most sought after investment option at affordable prices and invariably providing good returns considering the increasing demands.
