Karandi - Shirur, Pune

Karandi is a village situated in the Shirur tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Karandi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karandi is 555597. The village covers a total geographical area of 2542.24 hectares and falls under the 412208 pincode. Shirur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Karandi

According to the 2011 Census, Karandi village had a total population of 5,248 people, including 2,711 males and 2,537 females, living in 1,084 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 87.48% and female literacy at 73.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Karandi

Karandi 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 Karandi

Karandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manjari Budruk, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirur to Karandi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Karandi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karandi

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

Health Facilities in Karandi

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

FAQs about Karandi