| Akole taluka | |
| Settlement Type: | Tehsil |
| Coordinates: | 19.5422°N 74.0055°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Maharashtra |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Ahmednagar |
| Seat Type: | Headquarters |
| Seat: | Akole |
| Parts Type: | Major villages |
| Parts Style: | para |
| Leader Title: | Tehsildar |
| Leader Title1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
| Leader Name1: | Shirdi (Lok Sabha constituency) |
| Leader Title2: | Assembly constituency |
| Leader Name2: | Akole (Vidhan Sabha constituency) |
| Leader Title3: | MLA |
| Leader Name3: | Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate |
| Population Total: | 291950 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Area Total Km2: | 1505.0 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Demographics |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Literacy rate |
| Demographics1 Info1: | 74.86% |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Sex ratio |
| Demographics1 Info2: | 974 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Rain |
| Blank Info Sec1: | 1058 mm |
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 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.
The table below shows area of the taluka by land type.[2]
| Type of Land | Area (km2) | % of Total Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Akole taluka has a population of 291,950 according to the 2011 census. Akole had a literacy rate of 74.86% and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1000 males. 10,046 (3.44%) lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 4.56% and 47.86% of the population respectively.[3]
At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 96.68% of the population in the district spoke Marathi and 2.02% Hindi as their first language.[4]
The table details rainfall from 1981 to 2004.[5]
| Year | Rainfall (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |