ABOUT AKOLA

India’s then Agriculture Minister Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh launched Akola as a research-cum-development centre. The famous ‘Mahabeej’ factory, producing super-quality seeds is located here. Naturally, Vidarbha’s only Agricultural University is also here. Narnala fort in Akot taluka, Parshwanath Jain Temple of Shirpur, Rajrajeshwar temple, power generation plant of Paras, the irrigation project in Mahan on Katepurna river are among the places of tourist attraction.

 

1. District
Akola

2. Area
15431 sq. kms.

3. Sub-divisions
4 (Akola, Akot, Balapur, Murtijapur)

4. Talukas
7 (Akola, Akot, Balapur, Murtijapur, Telhara, Patur, Barshi-Takli)

5. Distance from Mumbai
585 kms.

6. Means of Transport
Main Airport-1 (Shivani)
Railway Stations -Murtijapur, Akola
ST Buses

7. Population
Total-16,29,305
Male-8,40,883
Female-7,88,422

8. Literacy
Per cent-81.77
Total-11,45,218
Male-6,44,794
Female-5,00,424

9. Area under Irrigation
29816 hectares

10. Irrigation Projects
Major-1
Medium-3
Minor-21

Imp. Projs.-1
1. Katepurna
 

11. Industries
Mega and Medium-35
Small-1534

12. Languages/Dialects
Marathi, Varhadi

13. Folk-Arts
Bhajan, Keertan, Shahiri, Powade, Folk stage,
Gondhal, Bharud, Jogava

14. Weather
Temperature-
Max.-47.0 Deg. C.
Min.-9.3 Deg. C.
Rainfall-792.80 mm (Average)

15. Main Crops
Cotton, jowar, soyabean, tur, udad, moong, bajra

16. Area under Horticulture
10616 hectares

17. Health Infrastructure
PHCs-30
Rural Hosp.-5
Dist. Hosp.-2


18. Tourist Places
Rajrajeshwar mandir


19. Educational Institutions
Universities-1
Colleges-18
Junior Colleges-96
Prim. Schools -1111
Sec. Schools - 291
 

SOURCE : CENSUS OF INDIA 2001

WASHIM

Created just a few years ago, Washim district is already making its presence felt. It has great pilgrimage past. Devotees believe that Tirupati's Lord Balaji comes here for resting after the harvest. Shreekshetra Pohradevi is known as Kashi of Banjara community. In ancient times, it was the capital of King Wakatak, also known as Vatsagulm. During British regime, Washim acquired the status of a district due to its strategic location. Hemadpanthi temples and numerous ponds have made the district famous.

 

1. District
Washim

2. Area
5150 sq. kms.

3. Sub-divisions
2 (Washim and Mangrulpir)

4. Talukas
6 (Washim, Malegaon, Risod, Mangrulpir, Manora and Karanja)

5. Distance from Mumbai
664 kms.

6.Means of Transport
Main Airport- Akola
Airstrip Railway Stations -Washim
ST Buses

6. Population
Total-10,19,725
Male-5,25,806
Female-4,93,919

7. Literacy Rate
Per cent-74.03
Total-6,38,802
Male-3,82,039
Female- 2,56,763

8. Area under Irrigation
13383 hectares

9. Irrigation Projects
Big-2
Medium-3
Minor-10
 

10. Industries
Big and Medium-262
Small-4

11. Languages/Dialects
Marathi, Hindi, Varhadi

12. Folk-Arts
Bhajan, Keertan, Shahiri Powada, Folk stage, Gondhal, Bharud, Dandar

13. Weather
Temperature-
Max.-45 Deg. C.
Min.-9 Deg. C.
Rainfall - 832 mm (Average)

14. Main Crops
Cotton, wheat, jowar (kharif), bajra, tur, mango, sugarcane, chana dal, chillies, rice, pulses

15. Area under Horticulture
25730 hectares

16. Health Infrastructure
PHC-24
Rural Hosp.-7
Dist. Hosp.-1
Dispensaries-14

17. Tourist Places
Shreekshetra Pohradevi, Karanja Lad, Shree Balaji temple at Washim

18. Educational Institutions
Colleges-17
Prim. Schools - 816
Sec. Schools - 201
 

 

SOURCE : CENSUS OF INDIA 2001
 

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