Akalapur - Sangamner, Ahilyanagar

Akalapur is a village situated in the Sangamner tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from Sangamner and around 100 km from Ahmadnagar. Akalapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akalapur is 557477. The village covers a total geographical area of 1777.55 hectares and falls under the 422620 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Akalapur

As per Census 2011, Akalapur village has a total population of 2,751 people, consisting of 1,412 males and 1,339 females. The village has 492 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 358 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,714 literate and 1,037 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 854 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Akalapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7511,4121,339
Child Population (0–6 yrs)358182176
Scheduled Castes (SC)1005248
Scheduled Tribes (ST)854444410
Literate Population1,7141,006708
Illiterate Population1,037406631

Nearby Villages of Akalapur

Akalapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
YelkhopwadiWest2.93 km
AbhalwadiEast3.50 km
DongarwadiSouth4.50 km
Nandur KhandarmalNorth4.88 km
GhargaonNorth-West5.50 km
PalaspurSouth-East6.19 km
KelewadiSouth-West6.88 km
BotaWest7.05 km
Ambi KhalasaNorth-West7.29 km
KurakundiWest7.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akalapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Akalapur. The nearest railway station is Dehare, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Akalapur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Akalapur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akalapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Akalapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Akalapur

Where is Akalapur located?

Akalapur village is located in Sangamner Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akalapur?

Akalapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Akalapur?

The pincode of Akalapur is 422620.

What is the population of Akalapur?

Akalapur has a total population of 2,751, including 1,412 males and 1,339 females.

How many households are there in Akalapur?

There are 492 households in Akalapur.

What is the literacy rate in Akalapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akalapur is 62.30%. Male literacy is 71.25% and female literacy is 52.88%.