Popatkhed

Popatkhed is a village located in Akot tehsil of Akola district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Akot (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Akola. As per 2009 stats, Popatkhed village is also a gram panchayat.

Popatkhed has its own place in the vibrant Akola region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Popatkhed

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Popatkhed is 529699. The village spans a total geographical area of 328 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 444101. Akot is nearest town to Popatkhed village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Popatkhed village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Akot Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Akola Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Popatkhed

Below is a concise population overview of Popatkhed as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,001 1,014 987
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 250 130 120
Scheduled Castes (SC) 331 161 170
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 958 485 473
Literate Population 1,276 703 573
Illiterate Population 725 311 414

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Popatkhed village:

  • The total population of Popatkhed village is around 2,001, including approximately 1,014 males and 987 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 250 children aged 0–6 years in Popatkhed village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Popatkhed village has 331 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 958 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Popatkhed village is about 63.77%, with male literacy at 69.33% and female literacy at 58.05%.
  • There are around 458 households in Popatkhed village.

Connectivity of Popatkhed

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Popatkhed. As per the 2011 stats, Popatkhed had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Popatkhed

Knowing the nearby villages of Popatkhed helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Popatkhed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Popatkhed

Where is Popatkhed located?
Popatkhed village is situated in Akot Tehsil, within the Akola district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Popatkhed?
Popatkhed serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Popatkhed?
The pincode of Popatkhed is 444101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Popatkhed as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Popatkhed is 2,001, with 1,014 males and 987 females.
How many households are there in Popatkhed as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Popatkhed village has a total of 458 households.
What is the literacy rate in Popatkhed as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Popatkhed is 63.77%. The male literacy rate is 69.33%, while the female literacy rate is 58.05%.