Karanjkhed - Baglan, Nashik

Karanjkhed is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Karanjkhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjkhed is 550121. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.95 hectares and falls under the 423301 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Karanjkhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baglan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhule Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanjkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjkhed village had a total population of 926 people, including 459 males and 467 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.06%, with male literacy at 80.25% and female literacy at 57.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 892.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karanjkhed

Karanjkhed 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 Karanjkhed

Karanjkhed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Karanjkhed is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Karanjkhed is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjkhed

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karanjkhed village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Karanjkhed

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karanjkhed village are given below:

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