Karanji - Yawal, Jalgaon

Karanji is a village situated in the Yawal tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yawal and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Vadhode Pr. Savada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanji is 526825. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.05 hectares and falls under the 425503 pincode. Faizpur is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Raver Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Karanji

According to the 2011 Census, Karanji village had a total population of 335 people, including 183 males and 152 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.43%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 75.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duskheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faizpur to Karanji is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Karanji is about 50 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:

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