Akapur - Maregaon, Yavatmal

Akapur is a village situated in the Maregaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maregaon and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Akapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akapur is 543774. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.41 hectares and falls under the 445303 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Akapur

According to the 2011 Census, Akapur village had a total population of 639 people, including 331 males and 308 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.79%, with male literacy at 91.84% and female literacy at 76.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Akapur

Akapur 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 Akapur

Public transport in the Akapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Akapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Akapur is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akapur

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

Health Facilities in Akapur

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

FAQs about Akapur