Karanji
About Karanji
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karanji village is 546269. Karanji village is located in Basmath tehsil of Hingoli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Basmath (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Hingoli. As per 2009 stats, Karanji village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 485 hectares. Karanji has a total population of 1,523 peoples, out of which male population is 753 while female population is 770. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1022 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karanji village is 60.14% out of which 68.13% males and 52.34% females are literate. There are about 322 houses in karanji village.
When it comes to administration, Karanji 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, Karanji village comes under Basmath Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hingoli Lok Sabha constituency. Basmath is nearest town to karanji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Karanji
The population details of Karanji cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,523 | 753 | 770 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 206 | 111 | 95 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 350 | 171 | 179 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 916 | 513 | 403 |
| Illiterate Population | 607 | 240 | 367 |
Connectivity of Karanji
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karanji
Where is Karanji located?
Karanji village is situated in Basmath Tehsil, within the Hingoli district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karanji?
Karanji serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanji is 1,523, with 753 males and 770 females.
How many households are there in Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karanji village has a total of 322 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanji is 60.14%. The male literacy rate is 68.13%, while the female literacy rate is 52.34%.