Akot is a city in the Vidarbha Region and a municipal council in Akola district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
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 Akot
Location in Maharashtra, India
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| Coordinates: 21.1°N 77.06°ECoordinates: 21.1°N 77.06°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Akola |
| Government | |
| • Body | BJP |
| Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 92,637 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
444101
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| Telephone code | 07258 |
| Vehicle registration | MH30- |
Geography
Akot is located at 21.1°N 77.06°E. It has an average elevation of 345 metres (1132 feet).
Demographics
According to the 2011 Indian census, Akot had a population of 92,637. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Akot has an average literacy rate of 70.8%, which is higher than the national average of 59.5%; 74.8% of the males and 66.6% of the females are literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.