Karanjon
Karanjon is a village located in Vasai tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 81km away from sub-district headquarter Vasai (tehsildar office) and 78km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Karanjon village is also a gram panchayat.
Karanjon has its own place in the vibrant Thane 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 Karanjon
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanjon is 552432. The village spans a total geographical area of 1440.78 hectares. Virar is nearest town to Karanjon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.
When it comes to local governance, Karanjon 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 Boisar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Palghar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Karanjon
Population of Karanjon
Below is a concise population overview of Karanjon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 1,230 | 615 | 615 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 205 | 107 | 98 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 2 | N/A |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,188 | 586 | 602 |
Literate Population | 627 | 364 | 263 |
Illiterate Population | 603 | 251 | 352 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karanjon village:
- The total population of Karanjon village is around 1,230, including approximately 615 males and 615 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 205 children aged 0–6 years in Karanjon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Karanjon village has 2 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,188 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Karanjon village is about 50.98%, with male literacy at 59.19% and female literacy at 42.76%.
- There are around 248 households in Karanjon village.
Connectivity of Karanjon
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karanjon. As per the 2011 stats, Karanjon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karanjon
Knowing the nearby villages of Karanjon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karanjon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karanjon
- Where is Karanjon located?
- Karanjon village is situated in Vasai Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karanjon?
- Karanjon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Karanjon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanjon is 1,230, with 615 males and 615 females.
- How many households are there in Karanjon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Karanjon village has a total of 248 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Karanjon as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanjon is 50.98%. The male literacy rate is 59.19%, while the female literacy rate is 42.76%.