Alegaon - Akot, Akola

Alegaon 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 39 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Wani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alegaon is 529813. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.52 hectares and falls under the 444117 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Alegaon 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 Alegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Alegaon village had a total population of 361 people, including 189 males and 172 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.52%, with male literacy at 88.44% and female literacy at 73.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Alegaon

Alegaon 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 Alegaon

Alegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patsul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Alegaon is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Alegaon is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alegaon

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

Health Facilities in Alegaon

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

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