Karanja

Karanja is a village located in Shambhuganj subdivision of Banka district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Shambhuganj (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Banka. As per 2009 stats, Maldih is the gram panchayat of Karanja village.

Karanja has its own place in the vibrant Banka region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Karanja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanja is 240509. The village spans a total geographical area of 160 hectares. Banka is nearest town to Karanja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Karanja

Below is a concise population overview of Karanja as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,671 917 754
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 289 159 130
Scheduled Castes (SC) 538 291 247
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 1 1
Literate Population 906 541 365
Illiterate Population 765 376 389

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karanja village:

  • The total population of Karanja village is around 1,671, including approximately 917 males and 754 females, with a sex ratio of 822 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 289 children aged 0–6 years in Karanja village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karanja village has 538 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karanja village is about 54.22%, with male literacy at 59.00% and female literacy at 48.41%.
  • There are around 332 households in Karanja village.

Connectivity of Karanja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karanja. As per the 2011 stats, Karanja had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karanja

Knowing the nearby villages of Karanja helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karanja.

Korharia Arazi Karharia Maldih Barautha Naraenpur Kasraha Naraun Majnu Jogdiha Majhok Sahdewa

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanja

Where is Karanja located?
Karanja village is situated in Shambhuganj Subdivision, within the Banka district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karanja?
The Gram Panchayat of Karanja is Maldih (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanja is 1,671, with 917 males and 754 females.
How many households are there in Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karanja village has a total of 332 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanja is 54.22%. The male literacy rate is 59.00%, while the female literacy rate is 48.41%.