Edlapur - Akot, Akola

Edlapur is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Yedlapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edlapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edlapur is 529717. The village covers a total geographical area of 699.84 hectares and falls under the 444126 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Edlapur 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 Edlapur

According to the 2011 Census, Edlapur village had a total population of 1,262 people, including 673 males and 589 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.48%, with male literacy at 92.09% and female literacy at 82.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 362, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Edlapur

Edlapur 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 Edlapur

Public transport in the Edlapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adgaon Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Edlapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Edlapur is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edlapur

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

Health Facilities in Edlapur

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

FAQs about Edlapur