Karanja

Karanja is a Town and Tehsil in Wardha District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Karanja Block (CD) is 04016. The total area of Karanja Tehsil is 751 km². Karanja has a sex ratio of approximately 956 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Karanja Tehsil

Karanja Tehsil has a total of 116 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Karanja Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Karanja Tehsil

The population profile of Karanja Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Karanja Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 90,462 people. Includes nearly 46,237 males and 44,225 females. Rural population is about 90,462 people.
• There are around 8,947 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,566 boys and 4,381 girls.
• Literate population is about 68,606 people. Non-literate population is around 21,856 people.
• There are nearly 21,670 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karanja Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karanja Tehsil is approximately 7,153 people, including 3,726 males and 3,427 females. Around 7,153 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karanja Tehsil is about 12,785 people, including 6,544 males and 6,241 females. Around 12,785 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 120 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 120 people per sq. km.