Karanji

Karanji is a village located in Bakavand tehsil of Bastar district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Bakawand (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Jagdalpur. As per 2009 stats, Borigaon is the gram panchayat of Karanji village.

Karanji has its own place in the vibrant Bastar 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 Karanji

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanji is 449435. The village spans a total geographical area of 237.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494222. Jagdalpur is nearest town to Karanji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

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Population of Karanji

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 582 296 286
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 71 39 32
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 420 208 212
Literate Population 226 140 86
Illiterate Population 356 156 200

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

  • The total population of Karanji village is around 582, including approximately 296 males and 286 females, with a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 71 children aged 0–6 years in Karanji village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karanji village has 420 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karanji village is about 38.83%, with male literacy at 47.30% and female literacy at 30.07%.
  • There are around 137 households in Karanji village.

Connectivity of Karanji

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

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

Nearby Villages of Karanji

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

Narawand Matnar Bedagaon Satlawand Borigaon Belputi Barda Kumhrawand Chapapadar Chikhalkarmari Muli

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanji

Where is Karanji located?
Karanji village is situated in Bakavand Tehsil, within the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karanji?
The Gram Panchayat of Karanji is Borigaon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Karanji?
The pincode of Karanji is 494222, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanji is 582, with 296 males and 286 females.
How many households are there in Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karanji village has a total of 137 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanji is 38.83%. The male literacy rate is 47.30%, while the female literacy rate is 30.07%.