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★ District of Maharashtra ★

Akola

अकोला
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Area · — km²
Population · 18,13,906
Pincode range ·
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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.

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
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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All 7 mandals of Akola

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1046 villages · 535 GPs
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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 mandals and villages are in Akola district?

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

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.

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