Ankalage - Akkalkot, Solapur

Ankalage is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ankalge serves as the Village Panchayat for Ankalage village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankalage is 562800. The village covers a total geographical area of 1235.81 hectares and falls under the 413219 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Ankalage 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 Ankalage

According to the 2011 Census, Ankalage village had a total population of 2,284 people, including 1,194 males and 1,090 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.84%, with male literacy at 78.05% and female literacy at 54.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 624.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankalage

Ankalage 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 Ankalage

Public transport in the Ankalage is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tadwal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Ankalage is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ankalage 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 Ankalage

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

Health Facilities in Ankalage

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

FAQs about Ankalage