Rahnapur - Akot, Akola

Rahnapur 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 61 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Dharur Rama. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahnapur is 529702. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.92 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akola is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Rahnapur 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 Rahnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rahnapur village had a total population of 904 people, including 468 males and 436 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.55%, with male literacy at 69.52% and female literacy at 57.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 756.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population904468436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1337162
Scheduled Castes (SC)1266
Scheduled Tribes (ST)756391365
Literate Population490276214
Illiterate Population414192222

Nearby Villages of Rahnapur

Rahnapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kasod ShivpurSouth2.11 km
ShahanurNorth2.53 km
Ramapur DharurSouth-East3.04 km
Shahapur Pr.rupagadWest3.05 km
KhasbagEast3.87 km
AlampurSouth-West4.02 km
BordiSouth4.32 km
Malakapur GoundNorth-East4.39 km
MakrampurSouth4.60 km
Malkapur BhilEast4.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rahnapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rahnapur. The nearest railway station is Adgaon Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akola to Rahnapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Rahnapur is about 61 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 Rahnapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rahnapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rahnapur

Where is Rahnapur located?

Rahnapur village is located in Akot Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rahnapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rahnapur is Dharur Rama..

What is the pincode of Rahnapur?

The pincode of Rahnapur is 444101.

What is the population of Rahnapur?

Rahnapur had a total population of 904, including 468 males and 436 females.

How many households are there in Rahnapur?

Rahnapur had 154 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rahnapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rahnapur was 63.55%. Male literacy was 69.52% and female literacy was 57.22%.