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Akola

District in MAHARASHTRA

Akola District of MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 18,13,906 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,32,334 are males while 8,81,572 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
18,13,906
📚 Literacy Rate
77.8%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
946

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Akola has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.64% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 912 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 946.

Total Children

2,11,080

11.64% of population

Boys

1,10,372

52.3%

Girls

1,00,708

47.7%

Child Sex Ratio

912

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
61.07%
Muslim
19.70%
Christian
0.25%
Sikh
0.08%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Akola stands at 946 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 92.34% while female literacy is at 83.54%, showing a gender gap of 8.80%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.07% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.53% of total population in Akola.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 18,13,906, 7,68,154 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.35% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 89.96% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 10.04% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
6,91,025

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
77,129

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
10,45,752

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in MAHARASHTRA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Akola district in MAHARASHTRA?

Akola district in MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 18,13,906 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,32,334 males and 8,81,572 females.

What is the literacy rate of Akola district?

The overall literacy rate of Akola district is N/A%. Male literacy is 92.34% and female literacy is 83.54%.

What is the sex ratio in Akola district?

The sex ratio in Akola district is 946 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Akola district?

Akola district has 2,11,080 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,10,372 are boys and 1,00,708 are girls. The child sex ratio is 912 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Akola district?

Out of the total population of 18,13,906, 7,68,154 people (42.3%) are engaged in work activities in Akola district.