Akoli - Jaora, Ratlam

Akoli is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Mandwi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akoli is 470084. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.61 hectares and falls under the 457336 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Akoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandsour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akoli

According to the 2011 Census, Akoli village had a total population of 426 people, including 219 males and 207 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.69%, with male literacy at 84.46% and female literacy at 43.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Akoli

Akoli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Akoli

Akoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhodhar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Akoli is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Akoli is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akoli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Akoli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Akoli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akoli village are given below:

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