Akot
Akot | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Akola |
| Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 80,796 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 444101 |
| Telephone code | 07258 |
| Vehicle registration | MH30- |
Akot is a city and a municipal council in Akola district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Geography
Akot is located at 21°06′N 77°04′E / 21.1°N 77.06°E. It has an average elevation of 345 metres (1131 feet).[citation needed]
Demographics
As of the 2001 India census,[1] Akot had a population of 80,796. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Akot has an average literacy rate of 70.8%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; 74.8% of the males and 66.6% of the females are literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Akot is well connected by road with Akola, Telhara, Paratwada, Anjangaon, Daryapur, Murtijapur and Amravati. Only meter gauge rail line is present in Akot connecting Akola Via Ratlam, Indore and Jaipur.
Akot is a railway station on Akola-Khandwa Meter Gauge Section of Hyderabad(HYB) Division of South Central Railway(SCR). After Divisional adjustments in 2003, which saw the bifurcation of Hyderabad Division, Akot now comes under Nanded(NED) Division of SCR. The section from Akola to Khandwa passing through Akot will be taken up for Gauge Conversion a little later.
Places of interest
Narsing Maharaj Temple - Very Old temple in Akot of Saint Narsingh Maharaj.
Narnala Fort - It is a historically famous Indian fort deep within the densely forested hills of the Melghat tiger reserve in the Satpura region. Narnala is a one hour walk from Shahanur, 24 km from Akot (Akola). There is a road from Akot via Popatkhed for vehicles. The Narnala fort & nearby area is affluent with numerous flora & fauna. The place has historic importance & attracts many people every year visiting for religious reasons, tourism & adventure sports. The forest area is also a part of Melghat Tiger Reserve.
Chikhaldara - It is a situated on hills of Melghat Tiger reserve in the Satpura region. It is around 107 km from Akot via Paratwada
Shri Wari Hanuman Temple & Shri Hanuman Sagar Dam is nearby place in adjacent forest lands(Telhara taluka). The place is famous for religious tourism & adventure sports.
Akolkhed :- Sant Gajanan Maharaj Vihir is situated 11 k.m. away in north direction of Akot.This temple is situated in forest.This a very beautiful place and near that place PAZAR TALAV is present.
Mundgaon:-Sant Gajanan Maharaj Paduka Santhan Mundgaon is situated on Akot Telhara road 12 km from Akot
Khatkali Forest, Ambabarwa core area, Dhargad Mahadev Temple. Jama Masjid,Shaukat Ali Chowk,Akot. Jama Masjid, shaukat Ali chowk, akot - Very Old mosque in Akot , akola, maharashtra, india.
Historical Events
Nov 28, 1803 - The Battle of Argaon, ( Adgaon near Akot ), took place on November 28, 1803, between the British under the command of Governor Arthur Wellesley and the forces of Maratha under Bhonsle of Nagpur during Second Anglo-Maratha War.
Temples
- Temple of 'Narsing Maharaj', called 'Hut of Maharaj' where Narsing Maharaj entered into the state of samadhi in middle of 1700 as he felt the mission of his life was complete.[citation needed]
- Temple of Swami Samarth Maharaj. Once a year there is a big festival of the anniversary of Swami Samartha's birth, for which people from all over Maharashtra come to Akot.[citation needed]
- Temple of Ganesha with an idol said to be about 1000 years old, which is a piece of wood having the appearance of Lord Ganesha, found while digging by a worker.[citation needed] It was found when the town was going through a hard time of the plague epidemics, after the establishment of the idol, the epidemics disappeared. [citation needed]
List of Akot Municipal Council President Present- Shri. Baurao Ambadkar Ex President- Shri. Sanjay Bodkhe. - Sau.Agrawal - Sau.Dr.Manisha Mate - purushottam chaukhande Akot Municipal Council Website : * Akot Municipal Council Web Site
Akot Municipal Council Website : * Akot Municipal Council Web Site
