Karanj

Karanj is a village located in Tarana tehsil of Ujjain district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Tarana (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Ujjain. As per 2009 stats, Karanj village is also a gram panchayat.

Karanj has its own place in the vibrant Ujjain 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 Karanj

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanj is 471748. The village spans a total geographical area of 714.3 hectares. Tarana is nearest town to Karanj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Karanj

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,545 1,303 1,242
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 361 182 179
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,153 582 571
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7 5 2
Literate Population 1,553 975 578
Illiterate Population 992 328 664

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

  • The total population of Karanj village is around 2,545, including approximately 1,303 males and 1,242 females, with a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 361 children aged 0–6 years in Karanj village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karanj village has 1,153 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karanj village is about 61.02%, with male literacy at 74.83% and female literacy at 46.54%.
  • There are around 539 households in Karanj village.

Connectivity of Karanj

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karanj

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

Gawdi Malikhedi Sadikhedi Khambukhedi Siddhipurnipanya Bagoda Hajikhedi Yashwantgarh Jhirnyabuzurg Chhapri Anklakhedi

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanj

Where is Karanj located?
Karanj village is situated in Tarana Tehsil, within the Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karanj?
Karanj serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Karanj as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanj is 2,545, with 1,303 males and 1,242 females.
How many households are there in Karanj as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karanj village has a total of 539 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karanj as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanj is 61.02%. The male literacy rate is 74.83%, while the female literacy rate is 46.54%.