Karanji - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Karanji is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Karanji Road serves as the Village Panchayat for Karanji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanji is 543458. The village covers a total geographical area of 1084 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Karanji village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanji

According to the 2011 Census, Karanji village had a total population of 3,989 people, including 2,023 males and 1,966 females, living in 982 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.79%, with male literacy at 89.16% and female literacy at 76.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 669, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,573.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanji

Karanji 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Karanji

Karanji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Karanji is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Karanji is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanji

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

Health Facilities in Karanji

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

FAQs about Karanji