Karanja

Karanja is a village located in Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Lanji (tehsildar office) and 77km away from district headquarter Balaghat. As per 2009 stats, Karanja village is also a gram panchayat.

Karanja has its own place in the vibrant Balaghat 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 498512. The village spans a total geographical area of 980.37 hectares. Lanji is nearest town to Karanja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km 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 3,872 1,874 1,998
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 423 201 222
Scheduled Castes (SC) 190 86 104
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 763 360 403
Literate Population 2,784 1,492 1,292
Illiterate Population 1,088 382 706

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

  • The total population of Karanja village is around 3,872, including approximately 1,874 males and 1,998 females, with a sex ratio of 1066 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 423 children aged 0–6 years in Karanja village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karanja village has 190 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 763 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karanja village is about 71.90%, with male literacy at 79.62% and female literacy at 64.66%.
  • There are around 860 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 village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Karanja

Where is Karanja located?
Karanja village is situated in Lanji Tehsil, within the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karanja?
Karanja serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanja is 3,872, with 1,874 males and 1,998 females.
How many households are there in Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karanja village has a total of 860 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanja is 71.90%. The male literacy rate is 79.62%, while the female literacy rate is 64.66%.