Karanja
About Karanja
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karanja village is 537849. Karanja village is located in Gondiya tehsil of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Gondiya (tehsildar office) and 6km away from district headquarter Gondiya. As per 2009 stats, Karanja village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 768.98 hectares. Karanja has a total population of 5,048 peoples, out of which male population is 2,503 while female population is 2,545. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karanja village is 78.84% out of which 82.78% males and 74.97% females are literate. There are about 1,130 houses in karanja village.
When it comes to administration, Karanja village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Karanja village comes under Tirora Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha constituency. Gondiya is nearest town to karanja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.
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Population of Karanja
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,048 | 2,503 | 2,545 |
| Literate Population | 3,980 | 2,072 | 1,908 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,068 | 431 | 637 |
Connectivity of Karanja
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karanja
Where is Karanja located?
Karanja village is situated in Gondiya Tehsil, within the Gondiya district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karanja?
Karanja serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanja is 5,048, with 2,503 males and 2,545 females.
How many households are there in Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karanja village has a total of 1,130 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanja is 78.84%. The male literacy rate is 82.78%, while the female literacy rate is 74.97%.