Karandi - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Karandi is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Akola and around 115 km from Ahmadnagar. Karandi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karandi is 557305. The village covers a total geographical area of 738.62 hectares and falls under the 422610 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Karandi

According to the 2011 Census, Karandi village had a total population of 1,172 people, including 572 males and 600 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.27%, with male literacy at 84.43% and female literacy at 65.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,027.

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

Nearby Villages of Karandi

Karandi 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 Karandi

Karandi 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 Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Karandi is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Karandi is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karandi

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

Health Facilities in Karandi

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

FAQs about Karandi