Karanjari - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Karanjari is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 91 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ghativale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanjari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjari is 565862. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.23 hectares and falls under the 415803 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Karanjari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanjari

As per Census 2011, Karanjari village has a total population of 536 people, consisting of 279 males and 257 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 393 literate and 143 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjari

Karanjari 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 Karanjari

Karanjari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Karanjari is about 38 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 Karanjari

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

Health Facilities in Karanjari

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

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