Akoli - Vasmath, Hingoli

Akoli is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Basmath and around 55 km from Hingoli. Akoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akoli is 546306. The village covers a total geographical area of 670.01 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Akoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basmath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akoli

As per Census 2011, Akoli village has a total population of 2,487 people, consisting of 1,251 males and 1,236 females. The village has 500 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,543 literate and 944 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4871,2511,236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)308152156
Scheduled Castes (SC)300152148
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population1,543844699
Illiterate Population944407537

Nearby Villages of Akoli

Akoli 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)
RodgaSouth-East2.27 km
BarepurwadiNorth-East2.43 km
PhataSouth-West2.53 km
DagadgaonEast2.54 km
LoleshwarNorth-West2.68 km
Puyani KhNorth-West3.26 km
PangrasatiSouth3.38 km
KallaviEast3.66 km
KhandegaonSouth-West3.77 km
DhamangaonNorth-East4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akoli

Public transport in the Akoli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basmat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Akoli is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Akoli is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Akoli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Akoli

Where is Akoli located?

Akoli village is located in Vasmath Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akoli?

Akoli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Akoli?

The pincode of Akoli is 431512.

What is the population of Akoli?

Akoli has a total population of 2,487, including 1,251 males and 1,236 females.

How many households are there in Akoli?

There are 500 households in Akoli.

What is the literacy rate in Akoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akoli is 62.04%. Male literacy is 67.47% and female literacy is 56.55%.