Karanji - Pathardi, Ahilyanagar

Karanji is a village situated in the Pathardi tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Pathardi and around 30 km from Ahmadnagar. Karanji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanji is 557956. The village covers a total geographical area of 2677 hectares and falls under the 414106 pincode. Pathardi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Karanji

According to the 2011 Census, Karanji village had a total population of 5,067 people, including 2,607 males and 2,460 females, living in 1,032 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.36%, with male literacy at 89.68% and female literacy at 70.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 675, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanji

Karanji 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 Karanji

Karanji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadnagar, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathardi to Karanji is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Karanji is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanji

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

Health Facilities in Karanji

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

FAQs about Karanji