Akola is the city in the state of Maharashtra located in the Vidarbha region in central India. Akola is the headquarters of Akola District located in Amravati Division.
It is renowned for its cotton production. It has the river Morna flowing through it. It has a famous agricultural university, which attracts students from far-off places. It also has engineering and medical science colleges. The city is also famous for its pulse mills.
Shegaon, a famous pilgrimage place, is 45 km from Akola. Akola has good train and rail connectivity. The NH6, which runs through Akola, is an important railway junction situated on both the Mumbai-Nagpur-Howrah rail line and the Purna-Jaipur meter gauge line. Akola is known as a colorful city because of its many festivals.Ganesh Chaturthi, Makar Sankranti, Dasera are celebrated with special enthusiasm.
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