Akot is a city in the Vidarbha Region that lies in the Akola district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Geography

Akot is located at 21°06′N 77°04′E/21.1°N 77.06°E/ 21.1; 77.06. 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.

YearMaleFemaleTotal PopulationChangeReligion (%)
HinduMuslimChristianSikhsBuddhistJainOther religions and persuasionsReligion not stated
2001418063892080726-56.91534.4130.2550.0267.9020.3670.0110.111
20114773344904926370.14854.60836.9470.2100.0177.7170.2290.0670.204