Akot - Pauni, Bhandara

Akot is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Akot village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akot is 537312. The village covers a total geographical area of 719.89 hectares and falls under the 441908 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Akot

According to the 2011 Census, Akot village had a total population of 3,014 people, including 1,524 males and 1,490 females, living in 701 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.24%, with male literacy at 87.30% and female literacy at 75.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Akot

Akot 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 Akot

Akot 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 Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Akot is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Akot is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akot

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

Health Facilities in Akot

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

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