Akkalkot (Rural) - Akkalkot, Solapur
Akkalkot (Rural) is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ghungaregaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akkalkot (Rural) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Akkalkot (Rural) is 562839. The village covers a total geographical area of 5292 hectares and falls under the 413216 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Akkalkot (Rural) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akkalkot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Solapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Akkalkot (Rural)
As per Census 2011, Akkalkot (Rural) village has a total population of 2,637 people, consisting of 1,365 males and 1,272 females. The village has 537 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 777 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Akkalkot (Rural) are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,637 | 1,365 | 1,272 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 124 | 64 | 60 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 57 | 29 | 28 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 777 | 468 | 309 |
| Illiterate Population | 224 | 97 | 127 |
Nearby Villages of Akkalkot (Rural)
Akkalkot (Rural) 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Hasapur | North-West | 3.71 km |
| Naganhalli | South | 4.00 km |
| Rampur | South-East | 4.20 km |
| Matanhalli | South | 4.40 km |
| Itage | South-East | 4.41 km |
| Mamdabad | North-East | 4.88 km |
| Kolibet | North-East | 5.10 km |
| Nimgaon | East | 5.29 km |
| Byagehalli | West | 5.35 km |
| Dodyal | South-West | 5.69 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Akkalkot (Rural)
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Akkalkot (Rural). The nearest railway station is Akalkot Road, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Akkalkot (Rural) is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Akkalkot (Rural) is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Akkalkot (Rural)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Akkalkot (Rural) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Akkalkot (Rural)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akkalkot (Rural) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Akkalkot (Rural)
Where is Akkalkot (Rural) located?
Akkalkot (Rural) village is located in Akkalkot Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Akkalkot (Rural)?
The Gram Panchayat of Akkalkot (Rural) is Ghungaregaon.
What is the pincode of Akkalkot (Rural)?
The pincode of Akkalkot (Rural) is 413216.
What is the population of Akkalkot (Rural)?
Akkalkot (Rural) has a total population of 2,637, including 1,365 males and 1,272 females.
How many households are there in Akkalkot (Rural)?
There are 537 households in Akkalkot (Rural).
What is the literacy rate in Akkalkot (Rural)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akkalkot (Rural) is 29.47%. Male literacy is 34.29% and female literacy is 24.29%.