Karani

Karani is a village located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 70km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Channagonda is the gram panchayat of Karani village.

Here you can discover what makes Karani unique in its vibrant Sagar-Shimoga region. You’ll see Karani’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karani is 607349. The village spans a total geographical area of 3550.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577401. Sagar is nearest town to Karani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karani village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karani

Population of Karani

According to the 2011 Census, Karani has a total population of about 543, with approximately 270 males and 273 females. The sex ratio is around 1011 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.93%, with male literacy at about 64.44% and female literacy near 53.48%. There are around 132 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karani

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

Nearby Villages of Karani

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Karani