Karanji Village Overview
Karanji is a village in Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 23 km from Risod tehsil headquarters and around 47 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Karanji village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Karanji village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanji is 531280. The village covers a geographical area of 683 hectares and has a pincode of 444505. Mehkar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Karanji
Population & Demographics of Karanji
This section provides population and demographic details of Karanji village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 971 | 508 | 463 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 115 | 52 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 164 | 84 | 80 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Literate Population | 681 | 396 | 285 |
| Illiterate Population | 290 | 112 | 178 |
Key population details of Karanji village are given below:
- Karanji village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 971, including approximately 508 males and 463 females, with a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 164 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 32 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Karanji village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.13%.
- There are around 222 households in Karanji village.
Transport & Connectivity of Karanji
Transport facilities help residents of Karanji village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karanji
The following villages are located close to Karanji and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karanji
- Where is Karanji located?
- Karanji village is located in Risod Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karanji?
- Karanji is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Karanji?
- The pincode of Karanji is 444505.
- What is the population of Karanji?
- Karanji has a total population of 971, including 508 males and 463 females.
- How many households are there in Karanji?
- There are 222 households in Karanji.
- What is the literacy rate in Karanji?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karanji is 70.13%. Male literacy is 77.95% and female literacy is 61.56%.