Karanji - Ashti, Beed

Karanji is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Ashti and around 85 km from Bid. Karanji village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanji is 558873. The village covers a total geographical area of 655.59 hectares and falls under the 414203 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 62 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 Ashti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Beed Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanji

According to the 2011 Census, Karanji village had a total population of 575 people, including 288 males and 287 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.09%, with male literacy at 79.45% and female literacy at 57.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Karanji is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Karanji is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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