Popatkhed - Akot, Akola

Popatkhed is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Popatkhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Popatkhed is 529699. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Popatkhed 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 Popatkhed

As per Census 2011, Popatkhed village has a total population of 2,001 people, consisting of 1,014 males and 987 females. The village has 458 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,276 literate and 725 illiterate residents. Additionally, 331 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 958 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Popatkhed are given below:

Nearby Villages of Popatkhed

Popatkhed 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 Popatkhed

Popatkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Popatkhed is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Popatkhed is about 60 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 Popatkhed

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

Health Facilities in Popatkhed

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

FAQs about Popatkhed