Akola - Warora, Chandrapur

Akola is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Ralegaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Akola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akola is 540287. The village covers a total geographical area of 662 hectares and falls under the 442907 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Akola

According to the 2011 Census, Akola village had a total population of 417 people, including 220 males and 197 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 87.13% and female literacy at 67.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Akola

Akola 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 Akola

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Akola. The nearest railway station is Chikni Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Akola is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Akola is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akola

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

Health Facilities in Akola

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

FAQs about Akola