Kajali - Karanja, Wardha

Kajali is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Kajli serves as the Village Panchayat for Kajali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kajali is 533617. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.76 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kajali

According to the 2011 Census, Kajali village had a total population of 1,131 people, including 570 males and 561 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.26%, with male literacy at 92.06% and female literacy at 80.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,131570561
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196653
Scheduled Castes (SC)673532
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231112
Literate Population873464409
Illiterate Population258106152

Nearby Villages of Kajali

Kajali 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)
Khairi (kh)North-East1.55 km
RahatiSouth2.57 km
DongargaonSouth-West2.63 km
JogaWest2.70 km
NagazariSouth-East3.37 km
DhamangaonNorth-West3.61 km
TarodaNorth-East3.64 km
JamgadNorth3.82 km
MasodSouth-East4.07 km
ShirmiNorth-East5.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kajali

Kajali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 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 Katol to Kajali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Kajali 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 Kajali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kajali

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

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

FAQs about Kajali

Where is Kajali located?

Kajali village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kajali?

The Village Panchayat of Kajali is Kajli.

What is the pincode of Kajali?

The pincode of Kajali is 442203.

What is the population of Kajali?

Kajali had a total population of 1,131, including 570 males and 561 females.

How many households are there in Kajali?

Kajali had 282 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kajali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kajali was 86.26%. Male literacy was 92.06% and female literacy was 80.51%.