Karanji

Karanji is a village located in Amgaon tehsil of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 53km away from sub-district headquarter Amgaon (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Gondiya. As per 2009 stats, Karanji village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Karanji unique in its vibrant Amgaon-Gondiya region. You’ll see Karanji’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karanji

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanji is 537897. The village spans a total geographical area of 637 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 441902. Gondiya is nearest town to Karanji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karanji village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karanji

Population of Karanji

According to the 2011 Census, Karanji has a total population of about 2,520, with approximately 1,272 males and 1,248 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 269 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 233 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 153. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.67%, with male literacy at about 73.11% and female literacy near 58.09%. There are around 536 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karanji's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karanji

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

Nearby Villages of Karanji

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanji