Gajipur - Akot, Akola

Gajipur 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 67 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Popatkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajipur is 529744. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Gajipur 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 Gajipur

According to the 2011 Census, Gajipur village had a total population of 69 people, including 33 males and 36 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.73%, with male literacy at 62.07% and female literacy at 55.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajipur

Gajipur 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 Gajipur

Gajipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Gajipur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Gajipur is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajipur

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

Health Facilities in Gajipur

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

FAQs about Gajipur