Akola
Akola is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Akola district is 5,673 km², which includes 5,588.85 km² of rural area and 83.96 km² of urban area. There are about 864 villages in Akola district.
For administrative convenience, Akola district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Akola is the largest tehsil in akola district by both area and population. Telhara is the smallest tehsil in akola district by area while Patur is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 7 tehsils in Akola district. Here is the list of all Akola Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Akola District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akola | 1,141 | 7,33,852 |
| 2 | Akot | 850 | 2,55,540 |
| 3 | Balapur | 702 | 1,89,412 |
| 4 | Barshitakli | 813 | 1,49,363 |
| 5 | Murtijapur | 820 | 1,74,650 |
| 6 | Patur | 737 | 1,38,730 |
| 7 | Telhara | 610 | 1,72,359 |
Population of Akola District
The population of Akola offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Akola, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,13,906 | 10,94,165 | 7,19,741 |
| Total Male Population | 9,32,334 | 5,63,933 | 3,68,401 |
| Total Female Population | 8,81,572 | 5,30,232 | 3,51,340 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,11,080 | 1,29,187 | 81,893 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,10,372 | 67,347 | 43,025 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,00,708 | 61,840 | 38,868 |
| Literate Population | 14,11,281 | 8,29,355 | 5,81,926 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,58,977 | 4,53,144 | 3,05,833 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,52,304 | 3,76,211 | 2,76,093 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,02,625 | 2,64,810 | 1,37,815 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,73,357 | 1,10,789 | 62,568 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,29,268 | 1,54,021 | 75,247 |
| Households | 3,95,690 | 2,50,160 | 1,45,530 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Akola district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Akola district is 18,13,906, including 9,32,334 males and 8,81,572 females. In rural areas, it is 10,94,165, including 5,63,933 males and 5,30,232 females. In urban areas, it is 7,19,741, including 3,68,401 males and 3,51,340 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Akola district is 2,11,080, including 1,10,372 boys and 1,00,708 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,29,187, including 67,347 boys and 61,840 girls. In urban areas, it is 81,893, including 43,025 boys and 38,868 girls.
- Literate population in Akola district is around 14,11,281, including 7,58,977 males and 6,52,304 females. In rural areas, it is 8,29,355, including 4,53,144 males and 3,76,211 females. In urban areas, it is 5,81,926, including 3,05,833 males and 2,76,093 females.
- Illiterate population in Akola district is about 4,02,625, including 1,73,357 males and 2,29,268 females. In rural areas, it is 2,64,810, including 1,10,789 males and 1,54,021 females. In urban areas, it is 1,37,815, including 62,568 males and 75,247 females.
- There are about 3,95,690 households in Akola district, including 2,50,160 in rural areas and 1,45,530 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Akola. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,64,059 | 2,53,575 | 1,10,484 |
| SC Male Population | 1,86,244 | 1,30,266 | 55,978 |
| SC Female Population | 1,77,815 | 1,23,309 | 54,506 |
| Total ST Population | 1,00,280 | 85,661 | 14,619 |
| ST Male Population | 51,359 | 43,797 | 7,562 |
| ST Female Population | 48,921 | 41,864 | 7,057 |
| Population Density | 320 / km² | 196 / km² | 8,572 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Akola district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Akola district is approximately 3,64,059, including 1,86,244 males and 1,77,815 females. In rural areas, it is 2,53,575, including 1,30,266 males and 1,23,309 females. In urban areas, it is 1,10,484, including 55,978 males and 54,506 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Akola district is about 1,00,280, including 51,359 males and 48,921 females. In rural areas, it is 85,661, including 43,797 males and 41,864 females. In urban areas, it is 14,619, including 7,562 males and 7,057 females.
- Overall population density of Akola district is around 320 people per km². Rural areas have about 196 people per km². Urban areas have about 8,572 people per km².