Karanjoti - Bhiwandi, Thane

Karanjoti is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mohandool serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanjoti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjoti is 552593. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.36 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Karanjoti

As per Census 2011, Karanjoti village has a total population of 930 people, consisting of 465 males and 465 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 659 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 289 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjoti

Karanjoti 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 Karanjoti

Karanjoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Karanjoti is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Karanjoti is about 40 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 Karanjoti

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

Health Facilities in Karanjoti

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

FAQs about Karanjoti