Akole taluka | |
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Coordinates: 19°32′32.06″N74°0′19.88″E / 19.5422389°N 74.0055222°E Coordinates: 19°32′32.06″N74°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 |
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.
The table below shows area of the taluka by land type. [2]
Type of Land | Area (km2) | % of Total Area |
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Agriculture | 987.12 | 65.59 |
Forest | 416.98 | 27.7 |
Other | 100.98 | 6.71 |
Total | 1505.08 | 100 |
There are around 191 villages in Akole taluka. For list of villages see Villages in Akole taluka .villages koltembe
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) | |
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Male | 137617 | 50.65 | 95179 | 69.16 |
Female | 134102 | 49.35 | 65555 | 48.88 |
Total | 271719 | 100 | 160734 | 59.15 |
The Table below details of rainfall from year 1981 to 2004. [4]
Year | Rainfall (mm) |
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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 |
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