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 75,854. 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.
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