Karanji - Vasmath, Hingoli

Karanji is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Basmath and around 48 km from Hingoli. Karanji village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanji is 546269. The village covers a total geographical area of 485 hectares and falls under the 431705 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Basmath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanji

According to the 2011 Census, Karanji village had a total population of 1,523 people, including 753 males and 770 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.55%, with male literacy at 79.91% and female literacy at 59.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350.

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

Public transport in the Karanji is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chondi, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Karanji is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Karanji is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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