Akluj

Akluj
town
Akluj is located in Maharashtra
Akluj
Akluj
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17°53′N 75°1′E / 17.883°N 75.017°E / 17.883; 75.017
INDIA (भारत) India
Government
 • BodyAkluj Municipal council
Elevation
487 m (1,598 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total39,919
Languages - Marathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
413101
Telephone codearea code +912185
Vehicle registrationMH-45
Lok Sabha constituencyMadha loksabha constituency
Vidhan Sabha constituencyMalshiras vidhansabha constituency
Civic agencyAkluj Grampanchayat
ClimateMean annual temperature 36 °C, Mean annual rainfall 450 mm

Akluj is a town on the banks of Nira in Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.[1] Akluj was earlier known for its large trade in cotton, which has almost disappeared at present.[2] It is on the bank of River Nira. The town and surrounding area is agriculturally rich. Former deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Vijaysinh Mohite–Patil was the sarpanch of Akluj.

  1. ^ "History brought to life through sculptures in Akluj". Oneindia. 16 June 2008. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
  2. ^ "Akluj". Solapur district Gazetteer. The Gazetteers Department, Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 15 August 2010.