Karanja

Block / Subdivision Shambhuganj
District Banka
State Bihar

About Karanja

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karanja village is 240509. Karanja village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 160 hectares. Karanja has a total population of 1,671 peoples, out of which male population is 917 while female population is 754. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 822 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karanja village is 54.22% out of which 59.00% males and 48.41% females are literate. There are about 332 houses in karanja village.

Banka is nearest town to karanja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Karanja

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,671 917 754
Literate Population 906 541 365
Illiterate Population 765 376 389

Connectivity of Karanja

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

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%.