Akole taluka

Akole taluka is a taluka in Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra state of India. Akole consists of many places like Harishchandragad, Kalsubai, Bhandardara (Wilson) Dam, Sandhan Valley, Vishramgad etc. which attract tourists. Akole is not only famous for its natural scenery but, many historical events are also associated with it. The Western Akole is a part of Sahyadri ranges which increase its important.

Akole taluka
Tehsil
Kalad Gadh
Location of Akole in Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra
Coordinates: 19°32′32.06″N 74°0′19.88″E
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictAhmednagar
HeadquartersAkole
Government
  Lok Sabha constituencyShirdi (Lok Sabha constituency)
  Assembly constituencyAkole (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
  MLADr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate
Area
  Total1,505.0 km2 (581.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total291,950
  Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Demographics
  Literacy rate74.86%
  Sex ratio974
Rain1058 mm
Websitewww.akole.in
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