Karanjvade - Walwa, Sangli

Karanjvade is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Karanjawade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanjvade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjvade is 568371. The village covers a total geographical area of 478 hectares and falls under the 415401 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Karanjvade

As per Census 2011, Karanjvade village has a total population of 2,863 people, consisting of 1,494 males and 1,369 females. The village has 592 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,116 literate and 747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 353 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8631,4941,369
Child Population (0–6 yrs)289186103
Scheduled Castes (SC)353176177
Literate Population2,1161,174942
Illiterate Population747320427

Nearby Villages of Karanjvade

Karanjvade 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DevardeSouth1.76 km
ChikurdeSouth-West2.53 km
Aitavade BkNorth2.80 km
KurlapEast2.87 km
DongarwadiSouth-West3.01 km
ShekharwadiNorth-West3.44 km
Aitavade KhSouth-East3.77 km
LadegaonNorth-East3.91 km
VashiNorth-East4.79 km
ThanapudeSouth-West4.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karanjvade

Karanjvade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Karanjvade is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Karanjvade is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjvade

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karanjvade

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karanjvade

Where is Karanjvade located?

Karanjvade village is located in Walwa Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karanjvade?

The Gram Panchayat of Karanjvade is Karanjawade.

What is the pincode of Karanjvade?

The pincode of Karanjvade is 415401.

What is the population of Karanjvade?

Karanjvade has a total population of 2,863, including 1,494 males and 1,369 females.

How many households are there in Karanjvade?

There are 592 households in Karanjvade.

What is the literacy rate in Karanjvade?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karanjvade is 73.91%. Male literacy is 78.58% and female literacy is 68.81%.