Karanje

Karanje is a village located in Karmala tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Karmala (tehsildar office) and 137km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Karnje is the gram panchayat of Karanje village.

Karanje has its own place in the vibrant Solapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Karanje

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanje is 561839. The village spans a total geographical area of 1005.15 hectares. Karmala is nearest town to Karanje village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karanje village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karmala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Madha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Karanje

Below is a concise population overview of Karanje as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,799 958 841
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 184 108 76
Scheduled Castes (SC) 306 160 146
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 31 19 12
Literate Population 1,244 739 505
Illiterate Population 555 219 336

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karanje village:

  • The total population of Karanje village is around 1,799, including approximately 958 males and 841 females, with a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 184 children aged 0–6 years in Karanje village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karanje village has 306 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 31 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karanje village is about 69.15%, with male literacy at 77.14% and female literacy at 60.05%.
  • There are around 420 households in Karanje village.

Connectivity of Karanje

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karanje. As per the 2011 stats, Karanje had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karanje

Knowing the nearby villages of Karanje helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karanje.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanje

Where is Karanje located?
Karanje village is situated in Karmala Tehsil, within the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karanje?
The Gram Panchayat of Karanje is Karnje (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Karanje as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanje is 1,799, with 958 males and 841 females.
How many households are there in Karanje as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karanje village has a total of 420 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karanje as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanje is 69.15%. The male literacy rate is 77.14%, while the female literacy rate is 60.05%.