Tal, Madhya Pradesh
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Tal | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Tal Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Tal Tal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°43′N 75°23′E / 23.72°N 75.38°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Ratlam |
| Elevation | 437 m (1,434 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 13,073 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP-43 |
Tal is a town and a nagar parishad in Ratlam District of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Raja Tariya Bhil established Tal in 1243 AD.[1] Bhil rulers ruled here till sixteen centuries.[2]
It is a tehsil of Ratlam district and situated near Chambal river. Before Indian independence, Tal was part of the princely state of Jaora.
The name of the town is derived from the King Tariya Bhil and another reason from Malvi word Talav that means pond. The town is popularly believed to be built by reclaiming land from a large pond.
Geography
Tal is located at 23°43′N 75°23′E / 23.72°N 75.38°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 437 metres (1,433 feet).
