Akluj
Akluj | |
|---|---|
town | |
| Coordinates: 17°53′N 75°1′E / 17.883°N 75.017°E | |
| INDIA (भारत) | India |
| Government | |
| • Body | Akluj Municipal council |
| Elevation | 487 m (1,598 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 39,919 |
| Languages - Marathi | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 413101 |
| Telephone code | area code +912185 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-45 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Madha loksabha constituency |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Malshiras vidhansabha constituency |
| Civic agency | Akluj Grampanchayat |
| Climate | Mean annual temperature 36 °C, Mean annual rainfall 450 mm |
Akluj is a town on the banks of Nira in Solapur district, Maharashtra, India. Akluj was earlier known for its large trade in cotton, which has almost disappeared at present. 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.