Karanj - Tarana, Ujjain

Karanj is a village situated in the Tarana tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarana and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Karanj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanj is 471748. The village covers a total geographical area of 714.3 hectares and falls under the 456665 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Karanj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karanj

As per Census 2011, Karanj village has a total population of 2,545 people, consisting of 1,303 males and 1,242 females. The village has 539 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,553 literate and 992 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karanj are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karanj

Karanj 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 Karanj

Karanj is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarana Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Karanj is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Karanj is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanj

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

Health Facilities in Karanj

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

FAQs about Karanj