Akot

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Akot v • d • e Maharashtra, India
Akot
District(s)	Akola
Coordinates	21.1° N 77.06° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 345 m (1,132 ft)
Population	80,796 (2001)

Coordinates: 21.1° N 77.06° E

Akot is a city and a municipal council in Akola district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

[edit] Geography

Akot is located at 21.1° N 77.06° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 345 metres (1131 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Akot had a population of 80,796. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Akot has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.