Karanja - Lanji, Balaghat

Karanja is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Karanja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanja is 498512. The village covers a total geographical area of 980.37 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Karanja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanja

According to the 2011 Census, Karanja village had a total population of 3,872 people, including 1,874 males and 1,998 females, living in 860 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.72%, with male literacy at 89.18% and female literacy at 72.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 763.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanja

Karanja 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 Karanja

Karanja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Karanja is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Karanja is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanja

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

Health Facilities in Karanja

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

FAQs about Karanja