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Akole | |
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City | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Punya Shlok Ahilyadevi Nagar |
Government | |
• Body | Nagarpanchaayat |
Elevation | 593 m (1,946 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 18,278 |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 422 601 |
Telephone code | 02424 |
Vehicle registration | MH-17 |
Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
Nearest city | Sangamner |
Lok Sabha constituency | Shirdi |
Civic agency | Nagarpanchaayat |
Akole is a city and taluka in the Akole tehsil of Punya Shlok Ahilyadevi Nagar district, Maharashtra, India. It is situated within the Sahyadri Mountains of the Western Ghats. The city has several historical sites that reflect its connection to the history and culture of Maharashtra.[1]