Sakoli

Sakoli is a town, a tehsil and a municipal council in Bhandara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.GeographySakoli is located at 21.08N,79.98E. It has an average elevation of 233 metres (767 feet). It is located on Mumbai - Kolkatta National Highway 6. Sakoli is well surrounded by lake, ponds, and hills. Approximately two to three km from the city 'Chulbhand' river flows.The 'Gondumari Palace' is just 10 km away from the city. It is of historical importance due to the presence of JAMINDARI kingdom—memorials of them can still be found today. Two important tourist points, viz., Nagzira National Park and Navegaon Bandh Bird Sanctuary are very close to the city, making it as visitors' the only convenient place.TransportSakoli is well connected to the major and minor cities. This city lie along National Highway 6 mainly connects Mumbai and Kolkata (via Nagpur, Raipur). Other cities like Gondia, Gadchiroli,Chandrapur etc., are also well-connected through roads and/or rails. Gondia Junction(60km) and Nagpur Junction(105km) are the nearest major Railway Stations from the city. Other railways station of importance is Saundad (convenient place to go by train to Gondia and Chandrapur). Nearest Airport is Nagpur International Airport (120km)EducationThe town has good education facilities ranging from Kindergarten to University degrees. This city has several schools( Marthi and English), Highschools(5Marathi 1English), One Government Polytechnic college, Many other degree colleges including, BPharm, BA, MA, BSc, MSC, B-com, M-com,DEd, DPharm, Physical Educational Institute, Nursing Institutes,etc. Sakoli is well known in the Bhandara District for the quality education.