Karanji - Himayatnagar, Nanded

Karanji is a village situated in the Himayatnagar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Himayatnagar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Karanji village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanji is 544433. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 431802 pincode. Hadgoan 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 Hadgaon 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 1,139 people, including 592 males and 547 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.18%, with male literacy at 79.88% and female literacy at 59.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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 Julgaon Deccan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Karanji is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Karanji is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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