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 Village 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)

According to the 2011 Census, Akkalkot (Rural) village had a total population of 2,637 people, including 1,365 males and 1,272 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.92%, with male literacy at 35.97% and female literacy at 25.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6371,3651,272
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246460
Scheduled Castes (SC)572928
Scheduled Tribes (ST)15123
Literate Population777468309
Illiterate Population22497127

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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HasapurNorth-West3.71 km
NaganhalliSouth4.00 km
RampurSouth-East4.20 km
MatanhalliSouth4.40 km
ItageSouth-East4.41 km
MamdabadNorth-East4.88 km
KolibetNorth-East5.10 km
NimgaonEast5.29 km
ByagehalliWest5.35 km
DodyalSouth-West5.69 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.

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

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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable 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 Village Panchayat of Akkalkot (Rural)?

The Village 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) had a total population of 2,637, including 1,365 males and 1,272 females.

How many households are there in Akkalkot (Rural)?

Akkalkot (Rural) had 537 households.

What is the literacy rate in Akkalkot (Rural)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akkalkot (Rural) was 30.92%. Male literacy was 35.97% and female literacy was 25.50%.