Karanji
Karanji is a village located in Malegaon tehsil of Washim district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Malegaon (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Washim. As per 2009 stats, Karanji village is also a gram panchayat.
Karanji has its own place in the vibrant Washim 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 Karanji
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanji is 530656. The village spans a total geographical area of 1059 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 444504. Washim is nearest town to Karanji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
Google Map of Karanji
Population of Karanji
Below is a concise population overview of Karanji as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 2,771 | 1,471 | 1,300 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 362 | 208 | 154 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 612 | 325 | 287 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Literate Population | 1,996 | 1,165 | 831 |
Illiterate Population | 775 | 306 | 469 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karanji village:
- The total population of Karanji village is around 2,771, including approximately 1,471 males and 1,300 females, with a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 362 children aged 0–6 years in Karanji village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Karanji village has 612 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Karanji village is about 72.03%, with male literacy at 79.20% and female literacy at 63.92%.
- There are around 605 households in Karanji village.
Connectivity of Karanji
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karanji. As per the 2011 stats, Karanji 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 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karanji
Knowing the nearby villages of Karanji helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karanji.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karanji
- Where is Karanji located?
- Karanji village is situated in Malegaon Tehsil, within the Washim district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karanji?
- Karanji serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Karanji?
- The pincode of Karanji is 444504, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanji is 2,771, with 1,471 males and 1,300 females.
- How many households are there in Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Karanji village has a total of 605 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Karanji as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanji is 72.03%. The male literacy rate is 79.20%, while the female literacy rate is 63.92%.