Inza - Karanja, Washim

Inza is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Inza village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Inza is 530955. The village covers a total geographical area of 936.63 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Inza village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Inza

According to the 2011 Census, Inza village had a total population of 1,015 people, including 525 males and 490 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.62%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 78.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

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 Population1,015525490
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1126943
Scheduled Castes (SC)454235219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)220110110
Literate Population737384353
Illiterate Population278141137

Nearby Villages of Inza

Inza 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)
WahitkhedSouth1.97 km
JambSouth-West2.32 km
GaneshpurNorth-East2.75 km
AnaiWest2.88 km
KamathwadaSouth3.60 km
YevtaEast3.77 km
GangapurSouth-West3.81 km
UmardaSouth-East3.96 km
MorhalSouth-West4.07 km
BramhankhedWest4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Inza

Inza is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Inza is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Inza is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Inza

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Inza

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Inza

Where is Inza located?

Inza village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Inza?

Inza is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Inza?

The pincode of Inza is 444105.

What is the population of Inza?

Inza had a total population of 1,015, including 525 males and 490 females.

How many households are there in Inza?

Inza had 231 households.

What is the literacy rate in Inza?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Inza was 81.62%. Male literacy was 84.21% and female literacy was 78.97%.