Akanur - Radhanagari, Kolhapur

Akanur is a village situated in the Radhanagari tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Radhanagari and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Akanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akanur is 567597. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.01 hectares and falls under the 416212 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Akanur

As per Census 2011, Akanur village has a total population of 2,452 people, consisting of 1,212 males and 1,240 females. The village has 585 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,753 literate and 699 illiterate residents. Additionally, 216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akanur

Akanur 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 Akanur

Akanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Akanur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Akanur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akanur

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

Health Facilities in Akanur

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

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