Karanji (B) - Aurad, Bidar

Karanji (B) is a village situated in the Aurad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aurad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Nagmarpalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanji (B) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanji (B) is 600073. The village covers a total geographical area of 1362.76 hectares and falls under the 585326 pincode. Aurad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karanji (B) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aurad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanji (B)

According to the 2011 Census, Karanji (B) village had a total population of 2,193 people, including 1,108 males and 1,085 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.70%, with male literacy at 63.04% and female literacy at 42.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 607, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karanji (B)

Karanji (B) is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Karanji (B)

Public transport in the Karanji (B) is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamalnagar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurad to Karanji (B) is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Karanji (B) is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanji (B)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karanji (B) village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Karanji (B)

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karanji (B) village are given below:

FAQs about Karanji (B)