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Akola

अकोला
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Area · — km²
Population · 18,13,906
Pincode range ·
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1046
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Mandals of Akola district

7 mandal centroids, sized by Census 2011 population. Tap a mandal to open its page.

People≤ 135k135k–145k145k–152k152k–166k> 166k largest: Akola

Centroids from LGD/OSM. Not a survey map.

By population

Largest villages in Akola district

  1. 1Hiwarkhed Bhag 1Telhara mandal23,216
  2. 2Barshitakali 1Barshitakli mandal21,817
  3. 3Wadegaon 1Balapur mandal18,257
  4. 4Borgaon Manju Bhag 1Akola mandal16,858
  5. 5Paras 1Balapur mandal13,683
  6. 6Adgaon BudrukTelhara mandal9,815
  7. 7ManaMurtijapur mandal9,216
  8. 8AlegaonPatur mandal8,763
  9. 9TapalabadAkola mandal7,968
  10. 10Pinjar 1Barshitakli mandal7,810
Postal index

Pincodes in Akola district

29 PIN codes across the district's villages. Open one for its village list, post office and nearby PINs.

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Akola at a glance

Akola is a district of Maharashtra with 7 talukas, 535 gram panchayats and 1,046 revenue villages, administered from —. The population is 18,13,906 (Census 2011) across — km². The largest villages are Hiwarkhed Bhag 1 (23,216 people, Telhara), Barshitakali 1 (21,817 people, Barshitakli), Wadegaon 1 (18,257 people, Balapur). Pincodes in the district start with —.

About the district

Akola — district of Maharashtra

Akola is a district in Maharashtra. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

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District at a glance

About Akola

Cotton production and agricultural hub in central Maharashtra.

District HQ
Akola

Must-visit places in Akola

fort

Akola Fort

Historic fort in the city of Akola with significant architectural importance.

  • historical
    Balapur Cave

    Ancient cave site with historical significance in the Akola region.

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Then & Now

Akola district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,97,750
Census 2011 baseline
+19.5%
Population · 2026
13,12,192
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,50,910
Census 2011 baseline
+15.1%
Households · 2026
2,88,827
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,046 villages

Akola district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,65,762Census 2011
Female population
5,31,988Census 2011
Sex ratio
940 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,50,910Census 2011
SC population
2,54,100Census 2011
ST population
87,650Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
13,12,192+19.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,88,827RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,31,370Census 2011
Cultivators
1,11,597Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,09,664Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
12,77,233 / 33,40,87238% complete
SBM-G toilets
7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
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Notable places across Akola district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
49 of 1,046 villages have notable places mapped · 5%
  • Hospital· 48
  • Temple· 5
  • School· 4
  • PHC· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Akola district.

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Browse by taluka

All 7 mandals of Akola

Click any taluka to see its villages, posts, and local services.

1046 villages · 535 GPs
Sorted alphabetically
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Most active

Top villages in Akola

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Akola

How many talukas and villages are in Akola district?

Akola district has 7 talukas and 1,046 revenue villages across 535 gram panchayats in Maharashtra.

Which agro-climatic zone is Akola district in?

Maharashtra lies in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) under the ICAR classification, which sets the cropping pattern and rainfall regime for Akola district.

Where is the headquarters of Akola district?

The district headquarters of Akola is —.

What is the pincode of Akola district?

Akola district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Akola may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Akola fall under?

Akola district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Akola district?

Akola district had a population of 18,13,906 per the 2011 Census, across 1,046 villages.

When was Akola district formed?

Akola district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Akola district?

Major rivers in Akola district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Akola

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