Akola Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Akola district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Akola
Akola comprises 986 villages, of which 864 are inhabited and 122 are uninhabited. There are 12 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,95,690, spread across 5,672.81 square kilometers.
| Villages | 986(864 inhabited • 122 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 12 |
| Households | 3,95,690 |
| Total Area | 5,672.81 km² |
Akola Urban & Rural Population
Akola had 7,19,741 people in urban areas (39.7%) and 10,94,165 people in rural areas (60.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,94,165 | 60.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 7,19,741 | 39.7% |
| Total | 18,13,906 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Akola
The total population comprises 9,32,334 males (51.4%) and 8,81,572 females (48.6%). The sex ratio is 946 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,63,933 | 3,68,401 | 9,32,334 |
| 👩 Female | 5,30,232 | 3,51,340 | 8,81,572 |
Literacy Rate in Akola
The literacy rate is 77.8%. Male literacy stands at 81.41% while female literacy is 73.99%, indicating a gender gap of 7.42 percentage points. The total literate population is 14,11,281.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,53,144 | 3,05,833 | 7,58,977 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,76,211 | 2,76,093 | 6,52,304 |
| Total Literate | 8,29,355 | 5,81,926 | 14,11,281 |
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About Akola Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Akola in Maharashtra has a total population of 18,13,906 with a literacy rate of 77.8% and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Akola district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.