Division
Covering an area of around 5,431 square kilometers, the district of Akola consists of the following talukas:
Akot
Akola
Balapur
Barshitakli
Murtajapur
Patur
Telhara
Population
According to 2001 India census, Akola district has a population of around 1,630,239. Languages
The languages mainly spoken here are Marathi, Hindi and English. Economy
The economy of the district is primarily based on agriculture. Cotton and jowar are the chief crops produced in Akola. Best time to visit
The best time to visit Akola is between the months of October and June. Getting to
Getting to Akola is easy and convenient. The nearest airport to Akola is Shivani Airport and the nearest railway station is Akola Junction. NH-6 passes through the district.
Akola is well-connected by rail and road to all the major towns and cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Jaipur. Sightseeing
Some of the popular attractions in Akola include:
Akola Fort
Atishay Kshatra Shri Antariksh Parshvanath Jain Temple
Balapur Fort
Jafarabad Fort
Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary
Narsingh Maharaj Mandir
Teliyagad Fort
Accommodation
Tourists coming on a holiday trip to Akola will find multiple options for accommodation. Hotels in Akola are varied in number.
