Karanjgaon - Niphad, Nashik

Karanjgaon is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Karanjgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjgaon is 551392. The village covers a total geographical area of 1618.62 hectares and falls under the 422210 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Karanjgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjgaon village had a total population of 5,256 people, including 2,690 males and 2,566 females, living in 1,050 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.38%, with male literacy at 92.80% and female literacy at 77.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 497, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,088.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjgaon

Karanjgaon 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 Karanjgaon

Karanjgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasbe-sukene, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Karanjgaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjgaon

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

Health Facilities in Karanjgaon

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

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