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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kajali village has a total population of 1,131 people, consisting of 570 males and 561 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 873 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 gram panchayat of Kajali?

The Gram Panchayat of Kajali is Kajli.

What is the pincode of Kajali?

The pincode of Kajali is 442203.

What is the population of Kajali?

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

How many households are there in Kajali?

There are 282 households in Kajali.

What is the literacy rate in Kajali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kajali is 77.19%. Male literacy is 81.40% and female literacy is 72.91%.