Diwthana - Akot, Akola

Diwthana 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 53 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Diwthana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diwthana is 529769. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.82 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Diwthana 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 Diwthana

According to the 2011 Census, Diwthana village had a total population of 725 people, including 368 males and 357 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.20%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 80.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Diwthana

Diwthana 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 Diwthana

Public transport in the Diwthana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Diwthana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Diwthana is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diwthana

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

Health Facilities in Diwthana

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

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