Chohotta - Akot, Akola

Chohotta is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Chohotta Bz. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chohotta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chohotta is 529862. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.77 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chohotta

According to the 2011 Census, Chohotta village had a total population of 4,052 people, including 2,090 males and 1,962 females, living in 922 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.17%, with male literacy at 91.02% and female literacy at 85.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,259.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,0522,0901,962
Child Population (0–6 yrs)510274236
Scheduled Castes (SC)19310192
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,259662597
Literate Population3,1231,6531,470
Illiterate Population929437492

Nearby Villages of Chohotta

Chohotta 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)
AgaskhedWest0.87 km
KarodiEast1.00 km
SalkhedNorth-West2.15 km
DharelEast2.33 km
RajurwadiNorth-West2.44 km
BhodSouth-West2.47 km
MahalaxmiEast3.39 km
PilakwadiWest3.42 km
Dhamana BkNorth-East3.71 km
NijampurNorth4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chohotta

Public transport in the Chohotta is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patsul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Chohotta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Chohotta is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chohotta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chohotta

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

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

FAQs about Chohotta

Where is Chohotta located?

Chohotta village is located in Akot Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chohotta?

The Gram Panchayat of Chohotta is Chohotta Bz..

What is the pincode of Chohotta?

The pincode of Chohotta is 444101.

What is the population of Chohotta?

Chohotta had a total population of 4,052, including 2,090 males and 1,962 females.

How many households are there in Chohotta?

Chohotta had 922 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chohotta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chohotta was 88.17%. Male literacy was 91.02% and female literacy was 85.17%.