Akola
Akola is a district and city located in Maharashtra State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Akola district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Akola District overview
Akola is Town in Maharashtra serves as administrative headquarter of Akola district. Total area of Akola District is 5,673 km² including 5,589 km² rural area and 84 km² urban area. There are 7 Talukas part of Akola District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Akola District, Akola has 986 villages.
Akola is the largest tehsil in Akola district by area covering 1140.58 km2 and Telhara is the smallest tehsil in Akola district by area covering 609.68 km2. Akola is the largest tehsil by population while Patur is the smallest tehsil by population in Akola district.
Population of Akola District
As of the 2011 census, Akola district has a population of approximately 1,813,906 peoples which is divided into urban population of 719,741 and rular population of 1,094,165. The population density in Akola region is about 319.8 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 932,334 | 881,572 | 1,813,906 |
| Rural | 563,933 | 530,232 | 1,094,165 |
| Urban | 368,401 | 351,340 | 719,741 |
Households of Akola District
There are about 395,690 houses in the district, including 145,530 urban houses and 250,160 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.58 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 395,690 |
| Rural | 250,160 |
| Urban | 145,530 |
List Of Taluka in Akola District
Akola district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 7 tehsils in Akola district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Akola:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Akola | 1,140.6 | 733,852 |
| Akot | 850.1 | 255,540 |
| Balapur | 702.0 | 189,412 |
| Barshitakli | 813.0 | 149,363 |
| Murtijapur | 820.4 | 174,650 |
| Patur | 737.1 | 138,730 |
| Telhara | 609.7 | 172,359 |
Frequently Asked Question About Akola District
How many villages are there in Akola district ?
There are 986 villages in the Akola district.
What is the population of Akola district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Akola district is 1,813,906
How many town or city are there in Akola district ?
There are 12 town or city in the Akola district.
How many Taluka in Akola district ?
There are 7 Taluka in Akola district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Akola district
Akola is the largest Taluka in Akola district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Akola district ?
Telhara is the smallest Taluka in Akola district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Akola district ?
Akola is the most populated Taluka in Akola district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Akola district ?
Patur is the most least populated Taluka in Akola district.