Karanji
About Karanji
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karanji village is 544433. Karanji village is located in Himayatnagar tehsil of Nanded district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Himayatnagar (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Nanded. As per 2009 stats, Karanji village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 343 hectares. Karanji has a total population of 1,139 peoples, out of which male population is 592 while female population is 547. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 923 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karanji village is 59.70% out of which 67.74% males and 51.01% females are literate. There are about 223 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 Hadgaon Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hingoli Lok Sabha constituency. Hadgoan 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 | 1,139 | 592 | 547 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 170 | 90 | 80 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 152 | 86 | 66 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 680 | 401 | 279 |
| Illiterate Population | 459 | 191 | 268 |
Connectivity of Karanji
| 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 Karanji
Where is Karanji located?
Karanji village is situated in Himayatnagar Tehsil, within the Nanded 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 1,139, with 592 males and 547 females.
How many households are there in Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karanji village has a total of 223 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanji is 59.70%. The male literacy rate is 67.74%, while the female literacy rate is 51.01%.