Akole taluka
Akole taluka is a taluka in Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra State of India.[1]Akole consists of many places like Harishchandragad, Kalsubai, Bhandardara(Wilson)Dam, Sandhan Valley, Vishramgad etc. which attract tourists. Akole is not only famous for natural scenarios but, many historical events are associated with Akole Taluka too. The Western Akole is a part of Sahyadri ranges which increase its important.
Akole taluka | |
|---|---|
 Location of Akole in Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates: 19°32′32.06″N 74°0′19.88″E / 19.5422389°N 74.0055222°ECoordinates: 19°32′32.06″N 74°0′19.88″E / 19.5422389°N 74.0055222°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Ahmednagar district |
| Headquarters | Akole |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituency | Shirdi (Lok Sabha constituency) |
| • Assembly constituency | Akole (Vidhan Sabha constituency) |
| • MLA | Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,505.0 km2 (581.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 271,719 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy rate | 59.15 % |
| • Sex ratio | 1.03 ♂/♀ |
| Rain | 1058 mm |
| Website | www |
AreaEdit
The table below shows area of the taluka by land type.[2]
| Type of Land | Area (km2) | % of Total Area |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 987.12 | 65.59 |
| Forest | 416.98 | 27.7 |
| Other | 100.98 | 6.71 |
| Total | 1505.08 | 100 |
villagesEdit
There are around 191 villages in Akole taluka. For list of villages see Villages in Akole taluka.villages koltembe
PopulationEdit
The table below shows population of the taluka by sex. The data is as per 2001 census.[3]
| Population | % of Total Population | Number of Literate | Literacy (% of Population) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 137617 | 50.65 | 95179 | 69.16 |
| Female | 134102 | 49.35 | 65555 | 48.88 |
| Total | 271719 | 100 | 160734 | 59.15 |
Rain FallEdit
The Table below details of rainfall from year 1981 to 2004.[4]
| Year | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 404 |
| 1982 | 396 |
| 1983 | 445 |
| 1984 | 374 |
| 1985 | 184 |
| 1986 | 244 |
| 1987 | 296 |
| 1988 | 734 |
| 1989 | 444 |
| 1990 | 503 |
| 1991 | 544 |
| 1992 | 404.5 |
| 1993 | 636.3 |
| 1994 | 509.8 |
| 1995 | 374 |
| 1996 | 620 |
| 1997 | 587 |
| 1998 | 814.5 |
| 1999 | 403 |
| 2000 | 439 |
| 2001 | 473 |
| 2002 | 445 |
| 2003 | 489 |
| 2004 | 1074 |
Notable peopleEdit
- Indurikar Maharaj - comedian kirtankar, and social educator[5]
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "talukas in Ahmednagar district". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ↑ "talukas geographic information". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ↑ "talukas population information". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ↑ "Rainfall information of Ahemadnagar district". Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ↑ Gaikwad, Anand (10 January 2019). "इंदुरीकर महाराजांचा वाढदिवस पंकजा मुंडे, थोरात, जानकरांनी केला 'एन्जाॅय'". Sarkar Nama (in मराठी). Retrieved 1 January 2021.