Channi - Patur, Akola

Channi is a village situated in the Patur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Channi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Channi is 530349. The village covers a total geographical area of 1050 hectares and falls under the 444501 pincode. Patur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Channi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Channi

According to the 2011 Census, Channi village had a total population of 2,869 people, including 1,508 males and 1,361 females, living in 682 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.82%, with male literacy at 83.57% and female literacy at 73.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 525, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Channi

Channi 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 Channi

Channi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paras, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patur to Channi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Channi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Channi

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

Health Facilities in Channi

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

FAQs about Channi