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{{Short description|Town in Solapur, Maharashtra, India}}
'''Akkalkot''' ([[Marathi]]:अक्कलकोट) is a town in the [[India]]n state of [[Maharashtra]]. It lies in the district of [[Solapur District|Solapur]] and is the administrative center of the ''taluka'' of Akkalkot, a sub-division of that district. The town lies at the border between Maharashtra and [[Karnataka]] and at a distance of 38 km from the city of [[Solapur]].
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'''Akkalkot''' ({{audio|Akkalkot.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a city and a [[municipal council]] in [[Solapur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akkalkot {{!}} District Solapur, Govt. of Maharashtra, India {{!}} India |url=https://solapur.gov.in/en/tourist-place/akkalkot/ |access-date=2022-12-07}}</ref> It is situated 38&nbsp;km southeast of [[Solapur]] and close to the border of Karnataka state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akkalkot - DOT-Maharashtra Tourism - Maharashtra Tourism |url=https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/-/akkalkot |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=DOT-Maharashtra Tourism}}</ref>
==Akkalkot taluka==
Akkalkot taluka is bordered by the sister-taluka of south Solapur to the west, and by the state of [[Karnataka]] (districts [[Gulbarga]] and [[Bijapur]]) on all other sides. The taluka covers an area of 1,407 km². and contains 138 villages, apart from the town. The total population of the taluka is approx. 290,000 (census of 2001), making for a population density of 209 per km². The soil is 'medium to deep black' and of rich quality. Jawar, Bajra and Pulses are the main crops grown in the taluka.
Marathi is the main language while Kannada is spoken in border area.


City is the home to Shri [[Swami Samarth]], a 19th-century saint who is believed by his devotees to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shreeswami.org/swami-samarth-of-akkalkot/|title=Swami Samarth of Akkalkot}}</ref>
==Religious significance==
[[Akkalkot State]] during the [[British Raj]], was a [[princely state]] ruled by the royal [[Bhonsle (clan)|Bhonsale]] dynasty.
Akkalkot is widely known for its association with [[Swami Samarth Maharaj]], held by some to be a reincarnation of lord [[Dattatreya]]. The Swami lived for over two decades at Akkalkot, mainly at the residence of Cholappa, where his ''[[Cenotaph|Samadhi]]'' and shrine are now located. The shrine complex, which also encloses the famous banyan tree beneath which the Swami would preach his message, is the hub of devotions for his followers; free accommodation and meals are provided to pilgrims.


==History==
The temple to lord '''Siddhayappa''', near the town of Hannur, is another famous attraction that lies within Akkalkot taluka. Many devotees, especially those belonging to the [[Lingayat]] sect, come from far and wide to worship here. Of late, the idol is kept outside and prayers are chanted in by the priest. Free meals are offered to the devotees.
=== Princely Akkalkot ===
[[File:Akalkot flag.svg|thumb|Flag of the Akkalkot state.]]
{{Main|Akkalkot State}}


During the British Raj, Akkalkot was a princely state of ruled by the royal [[Bhonsle (clan)|Bhonsale]] dynasty. The non-salute state came under the Deccan States Agency and was bordered by [[Hyderabad State]] and the presidency of [[Bombay Presidency]]. The area of the state was 498 sq. miles. In 1911, the state enjoyed a revenue estimated at Rs.26,586/- and paid a tribute to the [[British Raj]] of Rs.1,000/-.Its population in 1901 was 82,047, while the population of the town itself was 8,348 in that year.<ref name="EB1911">{{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Akalkot|volume=1|page=454}}</ref> The population of the state in 1921 was 81,250, comparable to 1901 but having seen 9% growth followed by decline in the intervening 20 years; the population of the town in 1921 was 9,189.<ref name="Britannica">{{cite encyclopedia |year=1930 |title=Akalkot |encyclopedia=[[Encyclopaedia Britannica]] |edition=14|volume=1|page=482}}</ref> Between 1901 and 1911 the state's population grew by 9%, after which it declined to 81,250 by 1921.<ref name="Britannica" />
The temple to Goddess [[Yellamma]] is situated in the village of Konhalli, a few kilometres from Akkalkot.


The Royal Armory Museum in New Palace is a popular attraction in the area. It was collected by Fattehsing Bhosle who was the ruler at Akkalkot from 1894 A.D. to 1923 A.D.<ref>{{cite web
==Princely Akkalkot==
|url=http://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Solapur/places_Akkalkot.html|title=Akkalkot|website=maharashtra.gov.in|access-date=8 July 2023}}</ref>
During the [[British Raj]], Akkalkot was the seat of a [[princely state]] of the same name. The non-salute state came under the [[Deccan States Agency]] and was bordered by [[Hyderabad State]] and the presidency of [[Bombay Presidency]]. The area of the state was 498 sq. miles; its population in 1901 was 82,047, while the population of the town itself was 8,348 in that year. In 1911, the state enjoyed a revenue estimated at Rs.26,586/- and paid a tribute to the [[British Raj]] of Rs.1,000/-.


=== Religious significance ===
The ruling dynasty were descended from Ranoji Lokhande, who was adopted by Chhatrapati [[Shahu]], grandson of [[Shivaji]], around the year 1708. Upon his adoption, Ranoji assumed the name 'Fatehsinh Bhonsle' and received in appenage the town of Akkalkot and surrounding areas. These estates remained a fief within the state of [[Satara]] until 1848, when the rulers of [[Satara]] (Chhatrapati Shahu's designated successors) were deposed by the British. Akkalkot then became one of several vassals of Satara that were recognised as separate [[princely states]] by the [[British Raj]]. The political history of the state is remarkable in having been altogether bareft of major incident; however, given their stability and association with the dynasty of [[Shivaji]], the family came to be linked by marriage to nearly every major [[maratha]] ruling family in India. The ruling chiefs of Akkalkot were:
Akkalkot is widely known for its association with [[Swami Samarth]], held by his devotees to be a reincarnation of [[Dattatreya]]. His temple, located in [[Gogaon, Akkalkot|Gogaon]], is the main tourist attraction in Akkalkot. Swami Samarth lived for over two decades at Akkalkot, mainly at the residence of his ''disciple Cholappa'', where his samadhi (tomb) and shrine are now located. The shrine complex, which is known the ''Vatavruksh Mandir'' since it encloses the banyan tree beneath which the swami would preach his message, is the hub of devotions for his followers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=अक्कलकोटचे वटवृक्ष स्वामी मंदिर राहणार 2 जानेवारीपर्यंत बंद ! मंदिर समितीने घेतला निर्णय |url=https://www.esakal.com/paschim-maharashtra/solapur/swami-samarth-temple-akkalkot-will-remain-closed-till-january-2-due |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=eSakal - Marathi Newspaper |language=mr-IN}}</ref>
*1707-1760 Fatehsinh I Raje Bhonsle (born Ranoji Lokhande)
*1760-1789 Shahaji I (Bala Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
*1789-1822 Fatehsinh II (Appa Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
*1822-1823 Maloji I (Baba Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
*1823-1857 Shahaji II (Appa Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
*1857-1870 Maloji II (Buwa Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
*1870-1896 Shahaji III (Baba Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
*1896-1923 Cpt. Fatehsinhrao III Raje Bhonsle
*1923-1952 Vijayasinhrao Fatehsinhrao Raje Bhonsle
*1952-1965 Jayasinhrao Vijayasinhrao Raje Bhonsle


== Geography ==
Upon the withdrawal of the British from India in 1947, Akkalkot state acceded unto the [[Dominion of India]], and was later merged with the province of [[Bombay]]. The area forms part of the present-day Indian state of [[Maharashtra]], which was created in 1960 based on the principle of shared language.
{{Further|Akkalkot Taluka}}
Akkalkot [[taluka]] is bordered by South Solapur tehsil to the west and by [[Karnataka]] state on all other sides. The tehsil covers an area of 1,407&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and contains 138 villages, apart from the town. The total population of the taluka is approximately 314,570 (2011 census), giving a population density of 222 per km<sup>2</sup>. [[Sorghum|Jowar]], [[Pearl Millet|bajra]] and [[pulses]] are the main crops grown in the taluka. Akkalkot is routinely hit by drought as it falls in a [[rain shadow]] and also no major river pass through this taluka. Although the soil is classified as 'medium to deep black' and is of rich quality.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070223160300/http://solapur.nic.in/htmldocs/ggraphy.htm Geography and demographics]</ref>


==Demographics and languages==
==Notes==
As of 2011 India census, Akkalkot had a population of 40,103 out of which 20,051 were male and 20,052 were female. Akkalkot has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref name="solapur.gov.in"/>
<references/>


While Marathi is the official language, [[Kannada|Kannada language]] is the most spoken language in [[Akkalkot Taluka]]. In December 2022, 10 gram panchayats of Akkalkot tehsil in [[Solapur district]] passed resolutions to join [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/96013926.cms | title=In office in Maharashtra & Karnataka, BJP comes under fire on border row &#124; Mumbai News - Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>
==References==
*[http://solapur.nic.in/htmldocs/akkalkot.htm Vitalstatistics]
*[http://solapur.nic.in/htmldocs/ggraphy.htm Geography and demographics]
*[http://www.SwamiSamarth.com Swami Samartha Maharaj of Akkalkot]
*[http://solapur.nic.in/htmldocs/rakkalkot.htm Swami Samartha Maharaj of Akkalkot]
*[http://www.4dw.net/royalark/India2/akalkot.htm Detailed genealogy of the ruling chiefs of Akkalkot]
*{{1911}}


==Education==
<br>
Shri Shahaji High School is a 125 years old school. [[Karnatak Lingayat Education Society]]'s Mangrule High school, [[Indian Model School Akkalkot ]] & Kashiraya Kaka Patil High School are some of the large schools. [[Indian Model School ]] is said to be best School in Akkalkot Besides C.B. Khedgi's Basaveshwar Science Raja Vijaysinh Commerce & Raja Jaysinh Arts College, Shri Vatavriksha Swami Maharaj Devashtan's Polytechnic offer higher education.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.swamipolytechnic.com/contact-us.html |title=Contact Us &#124; S. V. S. M. D's Polytechnic, Akkalkot |access-date=25 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325113420/http://www.swamipolytechnic.com/contact-us.html |archive-date=25 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Akkalakot taluka has large number of Kannada schools.


== Transport ==
[[Category:Cities and towns in Maharashtra]]
It is served by Akalkot Road Railway Station which is 7&nbsp;km away from the city. [[Mumbai Chennai Mail|Chennai Mail]] and [[Udyan Express]] for [[Mumbai]], [[Mumbai Chennai Mail|Chennai Mail]] for [[Chennai]], [[Tirupati]], [[Mantralayam]], [[Raichur]], [[Gulbarga]], Udyan express for [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad]] Passenger for [[Hyderabad]] have stop here.
[[Category:Indian Princely States]]
It is also served by [[Tadawal railway station]] on [[Solapur]] -[[Hubli]] line around 20&nbsp;km away, with trains to [[Bijapur]], [[Hubli]], [[Bagalkot]], and [[Gadag]]. It is more convenient to board trains from these stations than Solapur station which is 40&nbsp;km away as this saves time. There is a great demand to stop trains such as [[Hussainsagar Express]], [[Dadar Chennai Egmore Express]], [[Konark Express]], [[Shatabdi Express]], [[Rajkot Express]], and [[Karnataka Express]].


The nearest airport to Akkalkot is the [[Solapur Airport]] which is 31&nbsp;km away. However, {{as of|2016|lc=y}} there is no scheduled commercial air service available.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amazingmaharashtra.com/2012/05/akkalkot.html|title = Amazing Maharashtra: Akkalkot}}</ref>
[[fr:Akalkot]]
[[sv:Akalkot]]


== See also ==
* [[List of Maratha dynasties and states]]
* [[Shri Swami Samarth]]


== References ==
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{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*[https://solapur.gov.in/en/tourist-place/akkalkot/ Official Tourism Website]

{{Solapur district topics}}
{{Maharashtra}}
{{Authority control}}
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Solapur district]]
[[Category:Talukas in Maharashtra]]

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Akkalkot
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Akkalkot is located in Maharashtra
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Location in Maharashtra, India
Akkalkot is located in India
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Akkalkot (India)
Akkalkot is located in Asia
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Coordinates: 17°31′30″N 76°12′20″E / 17.52500°N 76.20556°E / 17.52500; 76.20556
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictSolapur
Government
 • TypeCity and Municipal Council
 • BodyAkkalkot City and Municipal council
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
40,103 [1]
DemonymAkkalkotkar
Language
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN CODE
413216
Vehicle registrationMH-13

Akkalkot (pronunciationⓘ) is a city and a municipal council in Solapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[2] It is situated 38 km southeast of Solapur and close to the border of Karnataka state.[3]

City is the home to Shri Swami Samarth, a 19th-century saint who is believed by his devotees to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya.[4] Akkalkot State during the British Raj, was a princely state ruled by the royal Bhonsale dynasty.

History

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Princely Akkalkot

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Flag of the Akkalkot state.
Main article: Akkalkot State

During the British Raj, Akkalkot was a princely state of ruled by the royal Bhonsale dynasty. The non-salute state came under the Deccan States Agency and was bordered by Hyderabad State and the presidency of Bombay Presidency. The area of the state was 498 sq. miles. In 1911, the state enjoyed a revenue estimated at Rs.26,586/- and paid a tribute to the British Raj of Rs.1,000/-.Its population in 1901 was 82,047, while the population of the town itself was 8,348 in that year.[5] The population of the state in 1921 was 81,250, comparable to 1901 but having seen 9% growth followed by decline in the intervening 20 years; the population of the town in 1921 was 9,189.[6] Between 1901 and 1911 the state's population grew by 9%, after which it declined to 81,250 by 1921.[6]

The Royal Armory Museum in New Palace is a popular attraction in the area. It was collected by Fattehsing Bhosle who was the ruler at Akkalkot from 1894 A.D. to 1923 A.D.[7]

Religious significance

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Akkalkot is widely known for its association with Swami Samarth, held by his devotees to be a reincarnation of Dattatreya. His temple, located in Gogaon, is the main tourist attraction in Akkalkot. Swami Samarth lived for over two decades at Akkalkot, mainly at the residence of his disciple Cholappa, where his samadhi (tomb) and shrine are now located. The shrine complex, which is known the Vatavruksh Mandir since it encloses the banyan tree beneath which the swami would preach his message, is the hub of devotions for his followers.[8]

Geography

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Further information: Akkalkot Taluka

Akkalkot taluka is bordered by South Solapur tehsil to the west and by Karnataka state on all other sides. The tehsil covers an area of 1,407 km2 and contains 138 villages, apart from the town. The total population of the taluka is approximately 314,570 (2011 census), giving a population density of 222 per km2. Jowar, bajra and pulses are the main crops grown in the taluka. Akkalkot is routinely hit by drought as it falls in a rain shadow and also no major river pass through this taluka. Although the soil is classified as 'medium to deep black' and is of rich quality.[9]

Demographics and languages

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As of 2011 India census, Akkalkot had a population of 40,103 out of which 20,051 were male and 20,052 were female. Akkalkot has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.[1]

While Marathi is the official language, Kannada language is the most spoken language in Akkalkot Taluka. In December 2022, 10 gram panchayats of Akkalkot tehsil in Solapur district passed resolutions to join Karnataka.[10]

Education

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Shri Shahaji High School is a 125 years old school. Karnatak Lingayat Education Society's Mangrule High school, Indian Model School Akkalkot & Kashiraya Kaka Patil High School are some of the large schools. Indian Model School is said to be best School in Akkalkot Besides C.B. Khedgi's Basaveshwar Science Raja Vijaysinh Commerce & Raja Jaysinh Arts College, Shri Vatavriksha Swami Maharaj Devashtan's Polytechnic offer higher education.[11] Akkalakot taluka has large number of Kannada schools.

Transport

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It is served by Akalkot Road Railway Station which is 7 km away from the city. Chennai Mail and Udyan Express for Mumbai, Chennai Mail for Chennai, Tirupati, Mantralayam, Raichur, Gulbarga, Udyan express for Bangalore, Hyderabad Passenger for Hyderabad have stop here. It is also served by Tadawal railway station on Solapur -Hubli line around 20 km away, with trains to Bijapur, Hubli, Bagalkot, and Gadag. It is more convenient to board trains from these stations than Solapur station which is 40 km away as this saves time. There is a great demand to stop trains such as Hussainsagar Express, Dadar Chennai Egmore Express, Konark Express, Shatabdi Express, Rajkot Express, and Karnataka Express.

The nearest airport to Akkalkot is the Solapur Airport which is 31 km away. However, as of 2016 there is no scheduled commercial air service available.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Akkalkot | District Solapur, Govt. of Maharashtra, India | India". Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Akkalkot - DOT-Maharashtra Tourism - Maharashtra Tourism". DOT-Maharashtra Tourism. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Swami Samarth of Akkalkot".
  5. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Akalkot" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 1 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 454.
  6. ^ a b "Akalkot". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Vol. 1 (14 ed.). 1930. p. 482.
  7. ^ "Akkalkot". maharashtra.gov.in. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  8. ^ "अक्कलकोटचे वटवृक्ष स्वामी मंदिर राहणार 2 जानेवारीपर्यंत बंद ! मंदिर समितीने घेतला निर्णय". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in Marathi). Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  9. ^ Geography and demographics
  10. ^ "In office in Maharashtra & Karnataka, BJP comes under fire on border row | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  11. ^ "Contact Us | S. V. S. M. D's Polytechnic, Akkalkot". Archived from the original on 25 March 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  12. ^ "Amazing Maharashtra: Akkalkot".
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