Akolkhed - Akot, Akola

Akolkhed is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Akolkhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akolkhed is 529765. The village covers a total geographical area of 651 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Akolkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Akolkhed village had a total population of 5,539 people, including 2,898 males and 2,641 females, living in 1,241 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.44%, with male literacy at 93.04% and female literacy at 85.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Akolkhed

Akolkhed 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 Akolkhed

Akolkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Akolkhed is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Akolkhed is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akolkhed

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

Health Facilities in Akolkhed

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

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