Karanje - Baramati, Pune

Karanje is a village situated in the Baramati tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baramati and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Karanje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanje is 556936. The village covers a total geographical area of 492 hectares and falls under the 412306 pincode. Baramati is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Karanje village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karanje

As per Census 2011, Karanje village has a total population of 1,416 people, consisting of 709 males and 707 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,026 literate and 390 illiterate residents. Additionally, 545 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karanje are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karanje

Karanje 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 Karanje

Karanje 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 Nira, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramati to Karanje is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Karanje is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanje

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

Health Facilities in Karanje

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

FAQs about Karanje