Akola is the headquarters of Akola district in Maharashtra. It is locate in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. It is a developing city.
Agriculture is the main common occupation here. Most of the population is farming community, depending upon rain water. Cotton, grains, pulses are the main crops. Akola city provides good marketing opportunities for the home grown agricultural products. The region is blessed with good river system.
The district of Akola is surrounded by Washim, Amravati and Buldana districts. It was a Maratha territory and forts (Narnala fort, Akola fort, Balapur fort) belonging to that period are well preserved. The district is the largest cotton producing district in Maharashtra.
The city houses oil mills, textile mills and a University of agriculture. The city provides good healthcare facility.
How to reach:
Akola is about 250 km away from Nagpur. Nagpur Airport is the nearest airport for air travellers. The city is well connected by road and railways. Taxis are available from Nagpur to Akola. You can reach via Aurangabad airport also.
Akola Railway Station is a major junction situated on the Howrah-Mumbai rail line. It is well connected to Mumbai, Howrah, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Ujjain, Hyderabad, Jaipur and many other cities.
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Approximate distances:
Buldana -100 km, Amravati -111 km, Jalgaon -211 km, Yavatmal -152 km, Aurangabad -250 km, Mumbai -593 km
Places of interest:
Raja Rajeshwar Temple, the abode of Shiva, is in the city.
Forts: Narnala fort is prominent among all. It was built in 10 century by Gond kings. The fort is situated near a wildlife sanctuary.
Shegaon: This is famous for a saint called Gajanana Maharaj. The place is located in the Buldana district and is about 35 km away from Akola.
Aashok Vatika, is an important place for the fo
